SOLUTION: PLEASE HELP. I tried this problem but am stumped. Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. (1/4, - 1/2) and (3/4, 6). What is the equation of the

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I tried this problem but am stumped.
Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points.
(1/4, - 1/2) and (3/4, 6). What is the equation of the line?
This is what I have so far;

-1/3 - 5
____________ ??
1/6 - 5/6
Thank you
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi,

Finding an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. 

The standard slope-intercept form for an equation of a line y = mx + b  

where m is the slope and b the y-intercept.  

(1/4, - 1/2) and (3/4, 6) Using the points to find the slope m 





m = (13/2)/(1/2) = 13

y = 13x + b  using Pt(3/4,6) to solve for b

6 = 39/4 + b

-15/4 = b

y = 13x - 15/4



 

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