Find the equation of the line with slope m=−34 that contains the point (8,−9).

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y=mx+b

subbing in m=-34
y=-34x+b

subbing in x=8 and y=-9
-9=(-34)(8)+b

solve for b:
b= 263

therefore, the equation of the line is
y=-34x+263

Grady answered Jan 29, 2021

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