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Write a equation in slope intersect form for points (0,8) and (9,5)

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y = mx+b

(5-8)/(9-0) = -1/3 which is m

solve point slope to find slope intercept by using one of the points (0,8)

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-8 = -1/3(x-0)

y-8 = -1/3x

Answer: y = -1/3x + 8

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