Answer:
b = [tex]\frac{85}{6}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
y = mx + b ( m is the slope and b the y- intercept )
given m = - 5 , then
y = - 5x + b
to find b substitute (3, - [tex]\frac{5}{6}[/tex] ) into the equation
- [tex]\frac{5}{6}[/tex] = - 15 + b ( add 15 to both sides )
- [tex]\frac{5}{6}[/tex] + 15 = b
- [tex]\frac{5}{6}[/tex] + [tex]\frac{90}{6}[/tex] = b , that is
b = [tex]\frac{85}{6}[/tex]
