SOLUTION: how do i get the equation in slope intercept form if (-1,4) : m=2/3

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Found 2 solutions by mangopeeler07, stanbon:
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=mx+b
plug in m and the coordinates
4=2/3(-1)+b

Solve for b
Simplify 2/3(-1)

4=-2/3+b

Add 2/3 to both sides
4+2/3=b
or

14/3=b

Plug it in
y=mx+b becomes
y=2/3x+b becomes
y=2/3x+14/3

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i get the equation in slope intercept form if (-1,4) : m=2/3
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Form: y = mx +b
You have m=2/3 and y =4 when x = -1 ;solve for "b":
-4 = (2/3)(-1) + b
-4 = (-2/3) + b
b = (-10/3)
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EQUATION:
y = (2/3)x - (10/3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.