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Write an equation of the line with the given slope that contains the giren point.

Write an equation of the line with the given slope that contains the giren point.-example-1
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Slope intercept form equation:

y= mx +b

where:

m= slope

b= y-intercept

So far, we are given the slope:

y= 1/6x + b

Now, replace (x,y) by the given point (-3,-2) and solve for b:

-2= 1/6 (-3) +b

-2 =- 1/2 + b

-2 + 1/2 = b

-3/2 = b

b = -3/2

Final equation:

y= 1/6x - 3/2

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