SOLUTION: The slope of a line is 1/8. The point (8, 9) is on the line. Determine the equation of this line.

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Question 852098: The slope of a line is 1/8. The point (8, 9) is on the line. Determine the equation of this line.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=%281%2F8%29x%2Bb
USe the point to solve for b
9=%281%2F8%298%2Bb
9=1%2Bb
b=8
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