Write an Equation for the Line Described $\mathrm { m } = - 8$

question 159

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the line described. Give your answer in slope-intercept form.
- $\mathrm { m } = - 8$ , through $( - 4,9 )$

• A) \(8 x + y = 23\)
• B) \(y = 8 x - 21\)
• C) \(y = - 8 x - 23\)
• D) \(y = - 8 x + 30\)

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Understand the concepts of externalities and how they impact the efficient provision of public goods.

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