SOLUTION: find the equation of a line passing through (2,-3) (6, 5)

Algebra.Com
Question 466373: find the equation of a line passing through (2,-3) (6, 5)
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the equation of a line passing through (2,-3) (6, 5)
----------------------
slope = (5--3)/(6-2) = 8/4 = 2
----
Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
5 = 2*6 + b
b = -7
-----
Equation:
y = 2x-7
===================
Cheers,
Stan H.

RELATED QUESTIONS

Line 1. Find the equation of the line 2. Having a slope 3. Passing through 4.... (answered by ikleyn)
Passing through a line (-6,-2)and (5,-3). Write the equation with a positive coefficient... (answered by mananth)
Find an equation of a line parallel to y=3 x+3 and passing through the point (5,... (answered by Maths68)
Find the equation of the line passing through (2, – 5) and ( – 3,... (answered by josgarithmetic)
Find the slope of the line passing through the points (–8, –3) and (–2, 2).... (answered by rapaljer)
whats the equation of a line that satisfies the given conditions. Through (-9, -7);... (answered by Alan3354)
whats the equation of a line that satisfies the given conditions. Through (-9, -7);... (answered by Alan3354)
what is the equation of a line passing through (-2, -1) and (6, 3)? (answered by MathLover1)
Find the slope of a line passing through (-4, 6) and (-2,... (answered by Alan3354)