SOLUTION: what is the equation of the line that passes through (-2,4) and (2,7)

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Question 519906: what is the equation of the line that passes through (-2,4) and (2,7)
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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m = (4-7) / (-2-2)
m = -3 / -4
m = 3/4
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y = 3/4x + b
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use one of the points to find 'b'
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4 = (3/4)*(-2) +b
4 = -(6/4) + b
4 + 6/4 = b
22/4 = b
b = 22/4
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y = 3/4*x + 22/4
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