SOLUTION: Determine the equation of the linear function having the given characteristics, writing the equation in slope-intercept form. Slope of -4/5, passing through (9,-2).

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Question 1121147: Determine the equation of the linear function having the given characteristics, writing the equation in slope-intercept form.
Slope of -4/5, passing through (9,-2).
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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y%2B2=-%284%2F5%29%28x-9%29
Adjust as necessary.

Answer by ikleyn(52817) About Me  (Show Source):
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