SOLUTION: find the equation of a line passing through the point(-2,-3) that has a slope of 1/3

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Question 269391: find the equation of a line passing through the point(-2,-3) that has a slope of 1/3
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we need to find the intercept to make the equation
y=mx+b
-3=%281%2F3%29-2%2Bb
-9=%281%29-2%2B3b
-9=-2%2B3b
-7=3b
-7%2F3=b
y=mx+b
y=%281%2F3%29x-%287%2F3%29 theres your equation
or
y=%281%2F3%29%28x-7%29