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: 56

Answer

$y+\frac{1}{2}x=10$

Work Step by Step

The slope is: $m=\frac{6-9}{8-2}$ $m=\frac{-3}{6}$ $m=-\frac{1}{2}$ Use point-slope form: $y-9=-\frac{1}{2}(x-2)$ $y=-\frac{1}{2}x+1+9$ $y+\frac{1}{2}x=10$
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