SOLUTION: Write the slope intercept equation for the line that passes through (-9,-5) and has a slope of 2/9.

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Question 468407: Write the slope intercept equation for the line that passes through (-9,-5) and has a slope of 2/9.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the slope intercept equation for the line that passes through (-9,-5) and has a slope of 2/9.
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use "point-slope" form:
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - (-5) = (2/9)(x - (-9))
y + 5 = (2/9)(x + 9)
y + 5 = (2/9)x + 2
y = (2/9)x + 2 - 5
y = (2/9)x - 3