Write the equation of the line with a slope of -1/3 and passing through the point (6, -4).?

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Write the equation of the line with a slope of -1/3 and passing through the point (6, -4).?

Write the equation of the line with a slope of -1/3 and passing through the point (6, -4).

2007-02-10 05:12:24 · 3 answers · asked by ram1bali 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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The equation of a line is written y = mx +b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. You have the slope of the line and an x and y value. Substitute it in the equation....-4 = -1/3(6) + b. Solve to get b. -4 = - 1/3(6) + b.........
-4 = -2 + b
-2 = b so the equation is y = -1/3x - 2.

2007-02-10 05:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by dpirsq2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

y= -1/3x - 2

2007-02-10 05:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by toocool4you2night 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋

y=-1/3x

2007-02-10 05:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋