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Write an equation in slope intercept form with the given information. Slope = -1 and goes through point (0,-6)

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Answer:

y = x − 6

Explanation:

Find slope: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

(6-3)/(1-0) = 3/1 = 3

Y = 3x + b, plug in point

3 = 3(0) + b, b = 3

Equation: y = 3x + 3

The slope intercept form of the equation of a line is:

y

=

m

x

+

b

where m is the slope and b is the value of y when x is 0.

We are given that the slope is 1 and the given point shows us that y is -6 when x is 0. Therefore, the equation of the line is:

y = x - 6

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