SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line passing through the points(-1,6) and (2,0)

Question 459924: Write the equation of the line passing through the points(-1,6) and (2,0)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of the line passing through the points(-1,6) and (2,0)
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slope = (6-0)/(-1-2) = 6/-3 = -2
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Form: y = mx+b ; Solve for "b":
0 = -2*2 + b
b = 4
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Equation:
y = -2x+4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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