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Write and equation for a line that has a slope of 2/5 and passes through the point (0,-4)

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Answer:

y=2/5x-4

Explanation:

Since your given you slope (2/5), and x coordinate (0), and y coordinate (-4), you can plug all of these into your slope-intercept formula (y=mx+b). This will give you -4=2/5(0)+b. Then you solve for b, which is -4. You now have your answer, y=2/5x-4.

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