SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line whose graph has slope -4 and passes through the point (6,0). Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

Question 327779: Write the equation of the line whose graph has slope -4 and passes through the point (6,0). Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

Found 2 solutions by checkley77, Alan3354:
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Y=mX+b
m=the slope.
b=the Y intercept.
Substitute the X, Y, slope (m) values & solve for b.
0=-4*6+b
0=-24+b
b=24
Y=-4X+24 ans.
(graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 10, y from -10 to 30, -4x +24).
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use y = mx + b and the point to find the y-intercept.
0 = -4*6 + b
b = 24
--> y = -4x + 24

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