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If a line has a slope of -2/5 and a y-intercept of 9,
what is the equation

User Padix Key
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Answer:

y = -2/5x + 9

Explanation:

The slope will always be before the x. And intercept will always go after the slope. If your intercept is negative, remember to write it as x-9 rather than x+9.

And you'll always want to add the y = at the beginning

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