What is the equation, in point-slope form, for a line that goes through(8, −4) and has a slope of −5/6?

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Answer:

y = (-5)/(6) x + 2(2)/(3)

Explanation:

Use the Point-Slope formula...

(y - (-4)) = -5/6(x - 8)

Simplify

y + 4 = -5/6x +
6(2)/(3)

y = -5/6 + 2 2/3

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