Write an equation of the line with slope 2/3 that goes through the point (- 2, 5) .
Mathematics · College · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Formula:
y = mx + b
We have, (-2,5)
So, x = -2 and y = 5
And, slope, m = 2/3
Putting values, we get
5 = 2/3 × (-2) + b
5 = -4/3 + b
5 + 4/3 = b
(15 + 4)/3 = b
19/3 = b
Now, equation in slope intercept form :
y = mx + b
y = 2/3x + 19/3