SOLUTION: Im not sure if the correct catergory this is under is selected but I will try my best to ask my question. In my txt book it reads a s follows: Write an equation in point-slo

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Question 49592: Im not sure if the correct catergory this is under is selected but I will try my best to ask my question.
In my txt book it reads a s follows:
Write an equation in point-slope form for the line through the given point with the given slope.
Problem #11:
(4,2); m = -5/3
***( the whole fraction is negative not just the 5)
**I am not sure at all how to do this and i was seeking your help. if you could, i would greatly appreciate if u could kind of expalin to me how to do this. thanks you are appreciated.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Y=mX+b or Y=-5/3X+b SUBSTITUTING 4 FOR X & 2 FOR Y WE GET 2=-5/3*4+b or
2=-20/3+b or b=2+20/3 or b=(6+20)/3 or b=26/3 or
Y=-5/3X+26/3