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Write the equation in slope-intercept form

Write the equation in slope-intercept form-example-1
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Answer:

General equation of a line:


y = mx + b

m » gradient

b » y-intercept

• considering point (-6, 12):


12 = ( - (5)/(12) * - 6) + b \\ \\ 12 = (5)/(2) + b \\ \\ b = (19)/(2)

• equation:


2y = - (5)/(6) x + {19} \\

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