SOLUTION: hi, i really need help with this equation. write an equation in slope-intercept form of each line described. slope -3/4; passes through (8,-3) thanks. :]

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: hi, i really need help with this equation.
write an equation in slope-intercept form of each line described.
slope -3/4; passes through (8,-3)
thanks. :] This question is from textbook algebra

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, sarahschober:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write an equation in slope-intercept form of each line described.
slope -3/4; passes through (8,-3)
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y=mx+b
You are given x,y,and m; solve for b as follows:
-3=(-3/4)*8+b
-3=-6+b
b=3
EQUATION:
y=(-3/4)x+3
Cheers,
STan H.

Answer by sarahschober(35) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y-y1=m%28x-x1%29
y-%28-3%29=%28-3%2F4%29%28x-8%29
y%2B3=%28-3%2F4%29x%2B6
y=%28-3%2F4%29x%2B3
You can graph it to verify the answer too.