SOLUTION: Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope. (3,-9),m=-5

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Question 595389: Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope.
(3,-9),m=-5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+=+mx%2Bb

-9+=+%28-5%29%283%29%2Bb

-9+=+-15%2Bb

-9%2B15+=+b

6+=+b

b+=+6

So the equation of the line is y+=+-5x%2B6