SOLUTION: What is the equation in slope-intercept form of a line passing through points (-2,-1) and (-1,4).

Question 275329: What is the equation in slope-intercept form of a line passing through points (-2,-1) and (-1,4).
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the equation in slope-intercept form of a line passing through points
(-2,-1) and (-1,4).
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slope = (4--1)/(-1--2) = 5/1
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Solve for b in y = mx + b
4 = 5*-1 + b
b = 9
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Equation:
y = 5x + 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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