SOLUTION: Find the equation of a line containing the given points. Write the equation in slope-intercept form. (If the equation is a vertical line, use the form x = a.) (5, 2) and (6, 1)

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Question 1136072: Find the equation of a line containing the given points. Write the equation in slope-intercept form. (If the equation is a vertical line, use the form x = a.)
(5, 2) and (6, 1)

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

the equation in slope-intercept form:


given:
(, ) and (,)
use given points to find slope




so far equation is
.........plug in coordinates of one point to find




equation is






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