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what is the slope intercept form of the equation of a line that passes through (5,-4) and has a slope of 3/4

User Iuiz
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Answer:

y = 3/4x - 31/4

Explanation:

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User Sergio Losilla
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y = mx + b
slope(m) = 3/4
(5,-4)...x = 5 and y = -4
sub and find b, the y int
-4 = 3/4(5) + b
-4 = 15/4 + b
-4 - 15/4 = b
-16/4 - 15/4 = b
-31/4 = b

so ur equation is : y = 3/4x - 31/4
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