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Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line with a slope of −58

that passes through the point (−14,6)
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User Kyler Love
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Answer:

y = -58x - 806

Explanation:

The slope-intercept form of the equation of a line is given by y = mx + b, where m is the slope of the line and b is the y-intercept. We are given that the slope of the line is -58 and that it passes through the point (-14,6).

To find the y-intercept, we can substitute the values of the slope and the point into the slope-intercept equation and solve for b.

y = mx + b

Substitute

6 = (-58)(-14) + b

Simplify

6 = 812 + b

b = -806

Therefore, the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line is y = -58x - 806

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