SOLUTION: Having a hard time answering this question. Find the equation of the line containing the points P1(2,3) and P2(5,-1) Thanks!

Question 812474: Having a hard time answering this question.
Find the equation of the line containing the points P1(2,3) and P2(5,-1)
Thanks!
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the linear equation through the points:
(2,3) (5,-1)
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use the two-point form of the linear equation:
x1 y1 x2 y2 = 2, 3, 5, -1
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slope (m) ~= -1.33333333 = -(1+1/3) = -4/3
y-intercept ~= 5.66666667 = 5+2/3 = 17/3
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write the equation in slope-intercept form:
y = -4/3x + 17/3
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