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Use the information given to enter an equation in standard form.Slope is -6, and (0,-8) is on the line.

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Express the atandard form of equation of the line having slope m and a point (x1,y1).


y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

Given that slope is -6 and point is (0,-8) implies,


\begin{gathered} y+8=-6(x-0) \\ y+8=-6x \\ y=-6x-8 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the atandarad form is y=-6x-8.

Express the equation of the line in standarad form ax+by=c.


\begin{gathered} y+6x=-8 \\ 6x+y=-8 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the atandard form is 6x+y=-8.

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