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Which is the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line that passes through (5,-4) and has a slope of 3/4

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y = mx +b whre m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

We have the slope 3/4 so put that instead of m

y = 3/4x + b

Now to find the y-intercept (b), plug the ordered pair in and solve for b.

-4 = 3/4 * 5 + b
-4 = 15/4 + b
-31/4 + b

So y = 3/4x - 31/4
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