SOLUTION: What is the equation of a line containing the given point and having the given slope. (2,7) , m= 11/4 I am having a hard time on the setup of this question

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Question 740292: What is the equation of a line containing the given point and having the given slope.
(2,7) , m= 11/4
I am having a hard time on the setup of this question
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two ways to do this.

One way is use slope intercept form of equation.
y=mx%2Bb
y-mx=b
b=y-mx
Substitute your given values to find b.
b=7-%2811%2F4%292
b=7-11%2F2
b=%2814-11%29%2F2
b=3%2F2

The slope was given, and the work shown determined b, the y intercept.
The equation desired is highlight%28y=%2811%2F4%29x%2B3%2F2%29.