SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line that passes through (-3,-1) and has a slope of 3/5? Write the answer in slope intercept form.

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Question 1001310: What is the equation of the line that passes through (-3,-1) and has a slope of 3/5? Write the answer in slope intercept form.
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What is the equation of the line that passes through (-3,-1) and has a slope of 3/5?
Write the answer in slope intercept form.
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The slope intercept form: y = mx + b
In this problem: m = 3/5; x = -3; y = -1
Replace these values and find b
3%2F5(-3) + b = -1
-9%2F5 + b = -1
b = -1 + 9%2F5
b = -5%2F5 + 9%2F5
b = 4%2F5
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The equation
y = 3%2F5x + 4%2F5