document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1197242>Question 1197242</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Determine the equation of the liner function that passes through the point (-8,-9). Write the equation in slope intercept format y=mx+b </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "At minimum you need two points to determine the equation of a straight line. There isn't enough information to answer the question. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I recommend using Desmos or GeoGebra to plot the point (-8,-9)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "GeoGebra is probably the better option for this case.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "After plotting that point, plot another point anywhere you want. Call this point B and the first point A.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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.<BR>\n" );
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