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What is b when the slope is 7/6 and the points are (10, -9)

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Answer:

y = 7/6x - 62/3

Explanation:

The equation for slope:

y = mx + b

m is the slope and b is the y-intercept

y = 7/6x + b

-9 = 7/6(10) + b

-9 = 35/3 + b

-62/3 = b

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