What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (−8,1) and has a slope of -3/4?
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Slope, m = -3/4
And points (-8,1)
y = mx + b, where m is the slope.
Solving for b
1 = -3/4 × (-8) + b
b = -5
Now, putting value of b, we get
y = -3x/4 - 5
This is the required equation.