What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-1,8) and has a slope of -6?

Oneeka asked Apr 14, 2023

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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-1,8) and has a
slope of -6?

Oneeka asked Apr 14, 2023

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Answer:

y-y1 = m ( x- x1) is the equation of line where m is the given slope

y- 8 = -6 ( x - -1)

y-8= -6x -6

6x+y = 2

Pillsy answered Apr 19, 2023

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