Write an equation of the line using the given information: passes through (6,2) and m =2/5 ?

Question

This is Algebra 1

Answer 1

The slope intercept format is y = mx + b

where m is the slope and b is y-intercept.

 

You have:  y = (2/5)x + b through (6,2)

 

Using (6, 2) for (x, y) solve for b

 

2 = (2/5)(6) + b

2 = 12/5 + b

2 - 12/5 = b

10/5 - 12/5 = b

-2/5 = b

 

Your line is:  y = (2/5)x - 2/5

 

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