SOLUTION: how do i write a equation if the line that has the given slope and y-intercept. ( 7, -3 ) m= -4/7

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Question 357177: how do i write a equation if the line that has the given slope and y-intercept. ( 7, -3 ) m= -4/7
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You mean given a "point" and a slope:
( 7, -3 ) m= -4/7
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Substitute into the "point-slope" form:
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - (-3) = (-4/7)(x - 7)
y + 3 = (-4/7)x + 4
y = (-4/7)x + 1 (this is what they're looking for)