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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (6,3) has a slope of -1/3

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Answer:

y = -1/3x + 5

Explanation:

y = mx + b

so y = 3, x = 6, m = -1/3

then 3 = (-1/3)6 + b

3 = -2 + b

b = 5

so y = -1/3x + 5

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