SOLUTION: Write the equation of each line in the form y = mx + b and standard form when possible. M = -2/3; x-intercept (7/2,0)

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Question 725813: Write the equation of each line in the form y = mx + b and standard form when possible.
M = -2/3; x-intercept (7/2,0)
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Write the equation of each line in the form y = mx + b and standard form when possible.
M = -2/3; x-intercept (7/2,0)
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Equation of a line:y=mx+b
To find x-intercept, set y=0, then solve for x
0=(2/3)x+b
x=-b/(2/3)=7/2
-b=(2/3)(7/2)=14/6=7/3
b=-7/3
equation: y=-2x/3-7/3