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Write the equation of the line with a y-intercept of (4,0) and an x-intercept of (0,6)

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Answer:

y = -3/2x + 6

Explanation:

Slope m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

m = (6 - 0)/(0 - 4) = 6/-4 = -3/2

Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b

Substitue m = -3/2, y = 0, x = 4

0 = -3/2(4) + b

b = 6

y = -3/2x + 6

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