SOLUTION: Find an equation for the line, in the indicated form, with the given properties. Containing the points (-8,1) and (-6,-2); general form

Question 512016: Find an equation for the line, in the indicated form, with the given properties.
Containing the points (-8,1) and (-6,-2); general form
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m = (y - y₁) / (x-x₁)
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m = (1-(-2)) / (-8-(-6)) = 3 / -2
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m = -3/2
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y = mx + b
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y = -3/2x + b
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Use one of the points to find 'b'.
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1 = -(3/2)*(-8) + b
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1 = 12 +b
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b = -11
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y = -3/2x -11
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