Since you are given the slope and the y-intercept, the problem becomes a matter of just subbing in the values
y = (5/8)x + 4
Find the general form of the equation for the line with the given properties
Slope=-5/8 ; containing the point (0,4)
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My teachers answer was 5x+8y=32
Your answer is clearly wrong..
Your answer is clearly wrong..
It's asking for general form, not slope-intercept
It is true that Reiny's answer has a typo.
Recognizing that, fix it and rearrange it into the desired form of the equation.
Recognizing that, fix it and rearrange it into the desired form of the equation.