Question 492421
 Find an equation for the line through the point (7−9) with x intercept 3. 
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x-intercept: (3,0)
point: (7,-9)
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slope = (-9-0)/(7-3) = -9/4
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Form: y = mx + b 
Solve for "b":
0 = (-9/4)3 + b
b = 27/4
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Equation:
y = (-9/4)x + 27/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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