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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (6, -6) and has a slope of – 5/3?
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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (6, -6) and has a slope

of – 5/3?

User Alessandro Alinone
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Answer:

  • y = -5/3x + 4

Explanation:

Use the point-slope equation:

  • y - y₁ = m(x - x₁), where (x₁, y₁) is the given point

The line is:

  • y - (-6) = -5/3(x - 6)
  • y + 6 = -5/3x + 10
  • y = -5/3x + 4
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