Answer:
a = - 3, b = - 8
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is
y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )
Here m = - 2 , then
y = - 2x + c ← is the partial equation
To find c substitute (3, - 4 ) into the partial equation
- 4 = - 6 + c ⇒ c = - 4 + 6 = 2
y = - 2x + 2 ← equation of line
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Substitute (a, 8 ) into the equation and solve for a
8 = - 2a + 2 ( subtract 2 from both sides )
6 = - 2a ( divide both sides by - 2 )
- 3 = a
Substitute (5, b ) into the equation and solve for b
b = - 2(5) + 2 = - 10 + 2 = - 8
