SOLUTION: Write the general equation that defines a linear function: Has x-intercept of 6 and y-intercept of 9.

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Question 818268: Write the general equation that defines a linear function:
Has x-intercept of 6 and y-intercept of 9.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-intercept and y-intercept are two points on the line:
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given:
x-intercept = (6, 0)
y-intercept = (0, 9)
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use the two-point form of the linear equation:
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plug this (the two points given):
6, 0, 0, 9
into the Two-Point form: x1 y1 x2 y2 input box here:
https://sooeet.com/math/linear-equation-solver.php
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slope = -1.5
y-intercept = 9 (already given in the problem statement)
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Answer:
the slope-intercept form of the line is:
y = -1.5x + 9
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