find an equation of the line having the given line and containing the given point. m=8/9, (2,-7)

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amistre64 · Answer

which form of the equation you need?

anonymous · Answer

y= mx+b 
(-7) = (8/9) ( 2) + b
Solve for b
and plug back into equation

anonymous · Answer

opps, yes, the equation of the line is y=__________

amistre64 · Answer

y+7 = $\frac{8}{9}$(x-2) .... is slope point form :)

amistre64 · Answer

y = (8/9)x -(8(2)/9) -7  gets you there then

amistre64 · Answer

y = (8/9)x -(8(2)/9) -7(9)/9

y = (8/9)x+(-16-63)/9

y = (8/9)x - 79/9

anonymous · Answer

thank you thank you!

amistre64 · Answer

youre welcome :)

anonymous · Answer

i cant believe im 25 and cant figure this math out! absurd!

amistre64 · Answer

thats ok, wait till your my age and cant remember it anymore ;)