SOLUTION: Determine the equation of the liner function that passes through the point (-8,-9). Write the equation in slope intercept format y=mx+b

Question 1197242: Determine the equation of the liner function that passes through the point (-8,-9). Write the equation in slope intercept format y=mx+b
Found 2 solutions by math_tutor2020, ikleyn:
Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

At minimum you need two points to determine the equation of a straight line. There isn't enough information to answer the question.

I recommend using Desmos or GeoGebra to plot the point (-8,-9)
GeoGebra is probably the better option for this case.

After plotting that point, plot another point anywhere you want. Call this point B and the first point A.

If point A is fixed or stuck in place, but point B moves wherever it wants, you should see that infinitely many equations are possible for line AB.

Answer by ikleyn(52855) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Determine the equation of the linear function that passes through the point (-8,-9).
Write the equation in slope intercept format y=mx+b
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To write " the equation ", EITHER other point should be given in the problem, OR the slope.

Without this additional info, " the equation " can not be determined.

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