SOLUTION: i dont understand this problem it says: write an equation that has a slope of -3 and passes through the point (-6,9)

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Question 253127: i dont understand this problem it says:
write an equation that has a slope of -3 and passes through the point (-6,9)

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, rfer:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i dont understand this problem it says:
write an equation that has a slope of -3 and passes through the point (-6,9)
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The form of the equation is y = mx + b
You are told that m = -3 and that y = 9 when x = -6.
So, solve for "b".
9 = -3*-6 + b
9 = 18 + b
b = -9
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Equation:
y = -3x -9
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=mx+b
y=-3x-9