SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (-4,-8) and (-3,-2). please show all of your work

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Question 427434: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (-4,-8) and
(-3,-2). please show all of your work

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (-4,-8) and
(-3,-2). please show all of your work
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slope = (-8--2)/(-4--3) = -6/-1 = 6
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Form y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
-2 = 6(-3)+b
b = 16
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Equation:
y = 6x+16
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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