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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8, -3) and has a slope of 1/4?

User Wolfie
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Answer:

y= mx+b

Explanation:

at points (8,3), where 8 corresponds to x and 3 corresponds to y

3= 1/4(8)+b

b= 1

y= 1/4x+1

User ConfusedMind
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Use y=mx+c
Where m is the slope
-3=(1/4)(8)+c
c=-5
Thus 1/4x -5=y
User Victor Zuanazzi
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