SOLUTION: I"m asked to write the equation in slope-intercept form for a line which passes through the points (5,�3) and (2, 9). I've come up with y = -4x + 17...am I on the right track?

SOLUTION: I"m asked to write the equation in slope-intercept form for a line which passes through the points (5,�3) and (2, 9). I've come up with y = -4x + 17...am I on the right track?

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Question 1040547: I"m asked to write the equation in slope-intercept form for a line which passes through the points (5,�3) and (2, 9).
I've come up with y = -4x + 17...am I on the right track?
I appreciate your help!
Answer by ikleyn(52779) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your solution is correct.

But why do you ask: you can substitute the coordinates into the equation and get simple check!

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