SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line passing through the given points (2,-17) and (-5,39)

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Question 173763: Write an equation of the line passing through the given points
(2,-17) and (-5,39)
Answer by stanbon(57282) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write an equation of the line passing through the given points
(2,-17) and (-5,39)
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slope = (39--17)/(-5-2) = 56/-7 = -8
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intercept:
Form y = mx + b
-17 = -8*2 + b
-17 = -16 + b
b = -1
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Equation:
y = -8x -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.