SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line containing the given pair of numbers. (-6,1) (6,7)

Question 1016168: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line containing the given pair of numbers. (-6,1) (6,7)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the slope-intercept equation for the line containing the given pair of numbers. (-6,1) (6,7)
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slope = (7-1)/(6--6) = 6/12 = 1/2
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
1 = (1/2)(-6) + b
b = 1+3 = 4
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Equation:
y = (1/2)x + 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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