College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.4 - Page 267: 22

Answer

y=-$\frac{1}{3}$x+$\frac{13}{3}$

Work Step by Step

m=$\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ m=$\frac{-9-0}{0-3}$ m=3 Therefore the slope of the desired line is -$\frac{1}{3}$ y-y$_1$=m(x-x$_1$) y-6=-$\frac{1}{3}$(x+5) y=-$\frac{1}{3}$x-$\frac{5}{3}$+6 y=-$\frac{1}{3}$x+$\frac{13}{3}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.