SOLUTION: The equation of the line with an x-intercept of 1 and a y-intercept of −1 can be written in the form y=mx+b where
the number m is:
the number b is:
Enter ea
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Question 955124: The equation of the line with an x-intercept of 1 and a y-intercept of −1 can be written in the form y=mx+b where
the number m is:
the number b is:
Enter each answer as a reduced fraction (like 5/3, not 10/6) or as an integer (like 4 or -2).
What is m and b
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, josmiceli:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When ,
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are given 2 points:
( 1,0 )
( 0,-1 )
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You can plug these points into
the general equation:
( 1,0 )
(1)
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( 0,-1 )
(2)
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Substituting:
(1)
(1)
(1)
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The equation is:
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Here's the plot:
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