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Write an equation of a line in point-slope form with the

information given.
1. passes through: (6, 0); slope: - 1/6

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Answer: (y − 0) = -(1/6)(x − 6) or y=-(1/6)(x-6)

Explanation:

An equation in Point Slope form: y − y1 = m(x − x1), where m is the slope and x1 and y1 are provided as a single point, (x1,y1). We have slope(m) = -(1/6) and are given (6,0). Therefore:

(y − 0) = -(1/6)(x − 6) (Point slope form)

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

Rewriting this into standard form, y = mx + b

y = -(1/6)x + 1

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