Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - Equations of Lines - Exercise Set - Page 173: 73

Answer

$y=-\frac{3}{8}x-\frac{29}{4}$

Work Step by Step

First, find the slope. $m=\frac{-5-(-8)}{-6-2}$ $m=-\frac{3}{8}$ $-8=-\frac{3}{8}(2)+b$ $-\frac{64}{8}=-\frac{6}{8}+b$ $-\frac{58}{8}=b$ $y=-\frac{3}{8}x-\frac{29}{4}$
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