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Find an equation of the line having y-intercept (0,1) and x-intercept (-6,0)

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The equation for a line given slope and y-intercept is y = mx + b

M is slope, and B is y-intercept.

To find slope, use this formula.


(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x2)


(0-1)/(-6 - 0)

-1/-6 = 1/6

y = 1/6x + 1

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Answer:

x-6y+6=0

Explanation:

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Find an equation of the line having y-intercept (0,1) and x-intercept (-6,0)-example-1
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