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write the equation of a line with a slope of -1/3 that passes through (-4,8)

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Answer:

y = -1/3 x + 6 2/3

Explanation:

y = mx + b m = - 1/3

(-4,8) x = -4 y = 8

y intercept (b) = y - mx = 8 - (-1/3)*(-4) = 8 - 4/3 = 6 2/3

equation: y = -1/3 x + 6 2/3

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