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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,9) and has a y-intercept of -3?

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,9) and has a y-intercept-example-1

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Answer:

y=3x/2-3

Explanation:

y=mx+c

9=m(8)-3

9+3=8m

12=8m

m=12/8

m=3/2

The equation of the line is y=3x/2-3

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