SOLUTION: write equation of the line with the given properties in slope intercept form slope=-8 through (-6,9)

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Question 923945: write equation of the line with the given properties in slope intercept form
slope=-8 through (-6,9)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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write equation of the line with the given properties in slope intercept form
slope=-8 through (-6,9)
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Form:: y = mx + b
Substitute and solve for "b"::
9 = -8*-6 + b
9 = 48 + b
b = -39
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Equation:
y = -8x - 39
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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