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Write the equation of a line that has a slope of -1/3 and an x-intercept of 6

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Answer:

y=-1/3+6

Explanation:

By x-intercept do you mean y-intercept?

User KMoraz
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Answer:

y = -1/3x + 2

Explanation:

y = -1/3x + b

insert the x-intercept to find b

0 = -1/3(6) + b

0 = -2 + b

b = 2

y = -1/3x + 2

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