SOLUTION: Write the equation for the line containing: through the origin and (6,-7)

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Question 888552: Write the equation for the line containing: through the origin and (6,-7)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Calculate the slope with (0,0) and (6,-7)
m=%28-7-0%29%2F%286-0%29=-7%2F6
Use the point slope form,
y-0=-%287%2F6%29%28x-0%29
y=-%287%2F6%29x