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Please help with this-example-1
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Answer:


y = (1)/(8) x - 3

Explanation:

Formula for straight lines:


y = mx + b

where m = slope, b = constant

Given:

y-intercept = -3 (0, -3)

m = ⅛

Substitute into formula to find b.


- 3 = (1)/(8) (0) + b \\ - 3 = 0 + b \\ b = - 3

Substitute b into original formula


y = mx + b \\ y = (1)/(8) x + ( - 3) \\ y = (1)/(8) x - 3

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