Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8, 4) and has a slope of 3/2

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 3/2x - 8

Explanation:

y = mx + b

m = slope

b = y intercept

m = 3/2 (this is the slope)

For b, since given as an point substitute (8,4) into equation y = mx + b, where

x = 8

y = 4

Therefore: 4 = (3/2)(8) + b

Then Solve equation for b

b = -8

Therefore y = 3/2x - 8