Question

Write an equation for the line passing through the points (0,3) and (-9,0) using Y=mx+b format.

Answer 1

y =
`(1)/(3)`x + 3

Explanation:

y = mx + b

y = mx + 3 (the y-intercept was given (0,3))

`(3 - 0)/(0 + 9)` =
`(3)/(9)` =
`(1)/(3)`

y =
`(1)/(3)`x + 3