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  • 04-03-2019
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Write the equation of a line in slope form of a line that has a slope of -9/2 and contains (2, -4). How do I write in slope intercept form?

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  • 04-03-2019

Answer:

y = -9/2x +5

Step-by-step explanation:

We know the slope and a point.  We will use point slope form to write the equation

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

y--4 = -9/2 (x-2)

Distribute

y+4 = -9/2x +9

Subtract 4 from each side

y+4-4 = -9/2x +9-4

y = -9/2x +5

This is in slope intercept form (y=mx+b)

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