SOLUTION: Write the linear equation (in point slope form) that contains the points( -9,5) and has a slope of -1/3. Then convert the equation to slope intercept form

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Question 1116803: Write the linear equation (in point slope form) that contains the points( -9,5) and has a slope of -1/3. Then convert the equation to slope intercept form
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Write the linear equation (in point slope form) that contains the points( -9,5) and has a slope of -1/3. Then convert the equation to slope intercept form
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Form:: y = mx + b
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Solve for "b"::
5 = (-1/3)(-9) + b
5 -3 = b
b = 2
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y = (-1/3)x+2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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