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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (−3,−6) and has a slope of -2/3

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Answer:

y = -2/3(x) - 8

Explanation:

y = mx + b

y = -2/3(x) + b

given: (-3, -6) x=-3 y=-6

-6 = -2/3(-3) + b

-6 = 2 + b

b= -8

so..

y = -2/3(x) - 8

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