SOLUTION: write an equation for a line which has y-intercept -6 and x-intercept 2

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Question 510945: write an equation for a line which has y-intercept -6 and x-intercept 2
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = mx + b
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b = -6
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y = mx -6
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The line goes through (0,-6) and (2,0)
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m = -6-0 /0-2
m = 3
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y = 3x -6
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Done.