SOLUTION: Find the equation for a line which passes through the points (�1, 5) and (1, �7). Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Show work.

Question 1040510: Find the equation for a line which passes through the points (�1, 5) and (1, �7). Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Show work.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the equation for a line which passes through the points (�1, 5) and (1, �7). Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Show work.
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slope = (-7-5)/(1--1) = -12/2 = -6
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b" using m = -6, x = -1, y = 5
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5 = -6*-1 + b
b = -1
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Ans:: y = -6x - 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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