SOLUTION: Find the slope-intercept equation of the line that has the given characteristics. m= -3 (0,8)

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Question 437460: Find the slope-intercept equation of the line that has the given characteristics. m= -3 (0,8)
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, rfer:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slope is -3, and the y-intercept is 8 because the line goes through the point (0,8). Therefore the equation of the line is y = -3x + 8.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=mx+b
8=-3*0+b
b=8
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y=-3x+8