SOLUTION: write the equation for a line with a slope of 6/5 that passes through the point (-7, -1)

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: write the equation for a line with a slope of 6/5 that passes through the point (-7, -1)      Log On


   

Question 642683: write the equation for a line with a slope of 6/5 that passes through the point (-7, -1)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y+=+mx%2Bb

-1+=+%286%2F5%29%28-7%29%2Bb

-1+=+-42%2F5%2Bb

-1%2B42%2F5+=+b

37%2F5+=+b

b+=+37%2F5

So the equation of the line is y+=+%286%2F5%29x%2B37%2F5