Question

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

Answer 1

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The information we're given is below :

• slope : -1/3
• Point crossed by the line : (3, 6)

As per given information , we can do the following :

• Write the line's equation in point slope form

Point - slope form looks like so :

y-y₁=m(x-x₁)

y-6=-1/3(x-3)

y-6=-1/3x+1

y=-1/3x+1+7

y=-1/3x+6

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