What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-6,-4)and has a slope of 1/3 ?

Answer 1

We will use slope intercept form.

y = mx + b

-4 = (1/3)(-6) + b

-4 = -2 + b

b = -2

y = (1/3)x - 2

Answer 2

(1/3) = (y+4)/(x+6)

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