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write an equation in slope intercept form for the lines that passes through (-2,-8) and is parallel to y=-9x-81

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The general form of an equation in slope intercept form is ;

y= mx + c where m is the gradient and c is the y-intercept

The equation given is : y = -9x-81 ------this means the slope is -9

This is determined from the general equation ;

y = m x + c

y= -9 x - 81

where -9 is the gradient

Because the two lines are parallel, it means the other equation should have a slope of -9, thus apply the formula for slope give point {-2,-8}

m= change in y-coordinates value / change in x coordinate values

-9 = y --8/x--2

-9 = y+8 /x+2

-9 {x+2} = y+8

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