Question 251305: Find the equation if the line passing through (-3,2) and having an x-intercept of 1.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the equation if the line passing through (-3,2)
and having an x-intercept of 1.
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Form: y = mx+b
If x-intercept is (1,0) 1 = m*0 + b
b = 1
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So, using (-3,2), solve for "m":
2 = m*-3 + 1
-3m = 1
m = -1/3
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Equation:
y = (-1/3)x + 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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