briannagarrett21
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  • 13-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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Which of the following represents an equation of of a line with a slope of- 1/4 and an X-intercept of 8?

a. y-2=x
b. y=-1/4x+1/2
c. y=-1/4x+2
d. y=4x+2

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HandyMan133
HandyMan133 HandyMan133
  • 20-06-2017
Using the form y = mx + b, where m = the slope and b = the y intercept


The x intercept occurs when y = 0, therefore to find b:
-1/4*8 + b = 0
-2 + b = 0
b = 2
therefore our equation is
y = -1/4x + 2,

Sorry it was late

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