Question 166993
{{{y-8= (1/9)(x-6)}}}
{{{9(y-8)=x-6}}} Multiply both sides by 9 first.
{{{9y-72=x-6}}}Distribute 9 on the left hand side.
{{{9y=x-6+72}}} Add 72 to both sides.
{{{9y=x+66}}} Simplify.
{{{y=(x+66)/9}}} Divide by 9.
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Here's the two lines graphed and point (6,8) shown.
{{{drawing( 300, 300, -2, 9, -2, 9,grid( 1 ),circle( 6, 8, .2 ), graph( 300, 300, -2, 9, -2, 9, (x+66)/9, -9x+2
)) }}}