SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line which includes points (-3, 2) and (1, 6)

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Question 570864: What is the equation of the line which includes points (-3, 2) and (1, 6)
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What is the equation of the line which includes points (-3,2) and (1,6)
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Find the slope:
m = diffy/diffx = (6-2)/(1+3) = 1
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Use y = mx + b and either point to find b
2 = 1*(-3) + b
b = 5
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--> y = 1x + 5
y = x + 5
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