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Write a linear equation in slope intercept form that passes through the points (-5, -8)

and has a slope of 4/5

User Danbardo
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Answer:

y=4/5x-4

Explanation:

Use point-slope formula then turn to slope intercept form

y-y₁=m(x-x₁) → y = mx + b

y--8=4/5(x--5)

y+8=4/5x+4

-8 -8

y=4/5x-4

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