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Writing a linear equations

Writing a linear equations-example-1
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y = (1/6)x - 3

Explanation:

The line goes through (0, -3) and (6, -2) and the slope is given by

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

= (-2 -(-3))/(6 - 0)

= 1/6

so the slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by

y = mx + b

Using the value of m we just obtained and using the point (0, -3) to find b, we get

(-3) = (1/6)(0) + b ---> b = -3

Therefore, the equation takes the form

y = (1/6)x - 3

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