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  • 14-10-2021
  • Mathematics
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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point(-8,1) and has a slope of -3/4​

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crissz67
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  • 15-10-2021

Answer:

slope = -3/4

using the formula

y -y1 = m(x -x1)

y -1 = -3/4(x -(-8))

y -1 = -3/4(x +8)

cross multiply

4(y -1) = -3(x +8)

4y -4 = -3x -24

4y = -3x -24 +4

4y = -3x -20

divide both sides by 4

y = -3/4 x -5 (equation of the line)

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