SOLUTION: I have m=6/7 and (1,-8) How do u get to y=6/7x-62/7

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Question 713974: I have m=6/7 and (1,-8)
How do u get to y=6/7x-62/7
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=mx+b
-8=6/7*1+b
-8=6/7+b
-8-6/7=b
-62/7=b
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y=6/7x-62/7