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Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express the equation in general form.

Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express the equation in general-example-1
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Slope intercept form:

y=mx+b

Where:

m= slope

b= y-intercept

We have:

m= -9/7

y= -9/7x + b

Replace (x,y) with the given point (-4,6) and solve for b

6 = -9/7(-4) +b

6 = 36/7+ b

6 - 36/7 = b

b= 6/7

y= -9/7x + 6/7

General form:

ax + by + c = 0

9/7x + y - 6/7

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