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The function that has an x-intersecpt of 2 and a y-intercept of -2/3

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The equation of the line is y = (1/3)x - (2/3), and the difference c - m is -1.

To find the equation of the line given its x-intercept and y-intercept, we can use the fact that the x-intercept occurs when y = 0 and the y-intercept occurs when x = 0.

Let's denote the x-intercept as (2, 0) and the y-intercept as (0, -2/3).

X-Intercept (2, 0):

When x = 2, y = 0. Plug these values into the equation y = mx + c:

0 = 2m + c

Y-Intercept (0, -2/3):

When y = -2/3, x = 0. Plug these values into the equation y = mx + c:

-2/3 = c

Now, let's solve for m and c:

From the x-intercept: c = -2m

From the y-intercept: c = -2/3

Since both expressions equal c, we can set them equal to each other:

-2m = -2/3

Solving for m:

m = 1/3

Now, we can find c:

c = -2 * (1/3) = -2/3

Finally, to find c - m:

-2/3 - 1/3 = -3/3 = -1

Complete question:

The function that has an x-intersecpt of 2 and a y-intercept of -2/3. Then the equation of line is y = mx + c. Find c − m.

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