A line passes through the point (8, -3) and has a slope of 5/4. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for this line.

Dhanush Bala asked Jan 4, 2023

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A line passes through the point (8, -3) and has a slope of 5/4.

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for this line.

Dhanush Bala asked Jan 4, 2023

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Answer: y = 5/4x - 13

Explanation:

m = 5/4

y = mx + b

substitute the coordinate into the equation to find b

-3 = 5/4(8) + b

b= -13

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