SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line with the given points (-5, - 7) (-3, -8) I did -8 - (-7) -3 - (-5) = -1/2 (correct?) And then I am not sure what to do to get it in the y =

Question 360442: Find an equation of the line with the given points
(-5, - 7) (-3, -8)
I did
-8 - (-7)
-3 - (-5) = -1/2 (correct?)
And then I am not sure what to do to get it in the y = mx + b form
I believe it would be y = -1/2x +b But how do i get that b?
Thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find an equation of the line with the given points
(-5,-7) (-3,-8)
I did
-8 - (-7)
-3 - (-5) = -1/2 (correct?)
And then I am not sure what to do to get it in the y = mx + b form
I believe it would be y = -1/2x +b But how do i get that b?
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Use y = (-1/2)x + b and either point to find b.

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