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3. Write an equation that represents the line that passes through the point (7,4) and has a slope of 4/9

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Answer for equation is y = 4/9x + 8/9

Step by step

Using point slope formula, y - y1= m (x-x1)
Substitute x and y and slope (m)

y - 4 = 4/9 (x - 7)

y - 4 = 4/9x - 28/9

add 4 to both sides to isolate y

y -4 +4 = 4/9x - 3 1/9 + 4
Combine

y = 4/9x + 8/9
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