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Write the equation of a line with a slope of -7/2 passing through the point 2,-4

Write the equation of a line with a slope of -7/2 passing through the point 2,-4-example-1
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Answer:

y = -7/2x+3

Explanation:

The slope intercept form of a line is

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = -7/2 x+b

Substitute the point into the equation

-4 = -7/2(2) +b

-4 = -7+b

Solving for b

-4+7 = -7+b+7

3 = b

The equation is y = -7/2x+3

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