SOLUTION: find the equation the line has a m= 2/3 and passes through the point (0,-3)

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Question 575635: find the equation the line has a m= 2/3 and passes through the point (0,-3)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, JBarnum:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the equation the line has a m= 2/3 and passes through the point (0,-3)
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y = (2/3)x - 3

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
use slope intercept formula
y=mx%2Bb
given is m=2/3 and x=0 y=-3
plug in and solve for b
%28-3%29=%282%2F3%29%280%29%2Bb
-3=b
rewrite equation with only values for m and b
y=%282%2F3%29x-3