SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (5, -12) and (8, 12). Please show all of your work.

Question 519439: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (5, -12) and (8, 12). Please show all of your work.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (5, -12) and (8, 12). Please show all of your work.
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slope = (12--12)/(8-5) = 24/3 = 8
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Form: y = mx+b
Solve for "b":
12 = 8*8 + b
b = -52
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Equation:
y = 8x - 52
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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