find an equation of the line with the given slopes that passes through the given point. write the equation in the form Ax+By=C...m=-6; (-5,-8)

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I have been trying to figure out this question. Please help

Answer 1

Hi Robert;

 

m=-6; (-5,-8)

 

We can put this into point slope format of y=mx+b initially.

y = -6x + b

Using (-5, -8) as (x, y) solve for b

 

-8 = -6(-5) + b

-8 = 30 + b

-38 = b

 

The equation is y = -6x - 38

Just add 6x to both sides to put into Ax + By = C

 

6x + y = -38

 

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