A line contains the points (0, −3) and (−8, −9). Which of the following represents the equation of the line?A.)y=−0.75x−3B.)y=6x−8C.)y=0.75x-3D.)y=4/5x-5

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Answer:

C) y=0.75x-3

Explanation:

If the line contains the points (0, −3) and (−8, −9).

The slope-intercept form of the equation of the line is:

[tex]y=mx+b[/tex]

First, determine the slope(m) of the line.

[tex]\begin{gathered} \text{Slope}=\frac{Change\text{ in y-axis}}{Change\text{ in x-axis}} \\ =\frac{-3-(-9)}{0-(-8)} \\ =\frac{-3+9}{0+8} \\ =\frac{6}{8} \\ =0.75 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Using the point (0,-3)

[tex]\begin{gathered} y=mx+b \\ -3=0.75(0)+b \\ \implies b=-3 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Therefore, the equation of the line is:

[tex]y=0.75x-3[/tex]

C is the correct choice.