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If the slope is -5/4 and the line goes through (3,-1) what is the equation?

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Answer:

y = -5/4x +11/4

Explanation:

We can use the slope intercept form of the equation

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = -5/4x +b

Substitute the point into the equation

-1 = -5/4(3) +b

-1 = -15/4 +b

Add 15/4 to each side

-4/4+15/4 = -15/4+15/4 +b

11/4 =b

The equation is

y = -5/4x +11/4

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