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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (6,-4) and has a
slope of -1/6

User Arrayfire
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x+6y+18=0

Explanation:

we have to use (y-y1)=m(x-x1)

now,(x1,y1)=(6,-4),m=-1/6

so, (y+4)=-1/6(x-6)

or,6y+24=-x+6

or,x+6y+24-6=0

x+6y+18=0 is the required equation.

User Grumdrig
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Answer:

y = -1/6x-3

hope this helps

User Crou
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