Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,6) and has a slope of 3/2?

Answer 1

Answer: y=1.5x-6

Explanation:

m=3/2=1.5 (8,6)

The equation of the line: y=mx+b

Hence, y=1.5x+b

To find the factor b, substitute the coordinate (8,6) that belongs

to this line

6=1.5(8)+b

6=12+b

6-12=12+b-12

-6=b

Thus, b=-6

So, y=1.5x-6