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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-8,1)(−8,1) and has a slope of -3/4?



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Answer:

y= -3/4x-5

Explanation:

To find the answer, use the point-slope form equation.

y-y^1= m(x-x^1)

Now substitute the variables.

y-1= -3/4(x--8)

A negative and a negative equal a positive, so that turns into a plus sign.

y-1= -3/4(x+8)

Now distribute into the parenthesis.

y-1=-3/4x+(-6) *The plus sign turns into a minus sign

y-1= -3/4x-6

Now add 1 to both sides to isolate the y-variable.

y-1= -3/4-6

+1 +1

This turns into...

y= -3/4x-5

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