9% decrease because 145-132=13
13=9% of 145
Answer: the "m" value (if using y=mx+b) will have" x" as an exponent
When the slope is zero, the line is horizontal. Its equation will be of the form
... y = constant
The y-value of your point is specified as -9, so the equation of the line through that point is
... y = -9
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