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"primary": "Find the line $$\\mathbf{y=mx+b}$$ passing through $$\\left(-3,\\:-7\\right)$$, $$\\left(8,\\:-7\\right)$$"
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"title": "Compute the slope $$\\left(-3,\\:-7\\right),\\:\\left(8,\\:-7\\right):{\\quad}m=0$$",
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"primary": "Slope between two points: Slope$$=\\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$$",
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"type": "step",
"primary": "Plug in $$\\left(-3,\\:-7\\right)$$: $$\\quad\\:x=-3,\\:y=-7$$",
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"type": "step",
"primary": "Remove parentheses: $$\\left(-a\\right)=-a$$",
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"type": "step",
"primary": "Apply rule $$0\\cdot\\:a=0$$",
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"type": "step",
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Solution
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Solution
Solution steps
Find the line passing through ,
Compute the slope
Compute the intercept:
Construct the line equation where and
Graph
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the line (-3,-7),(8,-7) ?
The line (-3,-7),(8,-7) is y=-7