SOLUTION: write the equation of the line that contains the 2 points given in (7,0) and (9,6)

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Question 541015: write the equation of the line that contains the 2 points given in (7,0) and (9,6)
Answer by friesr(113) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope:
m=%286-0%29%2F%289-7%29
m = 3
slop-intercept
y=mx+b
solve for b with point (9,6)
6 = 3*9+b
6=27 + b
b= (-21)
y=3x-21
check with point (7,0)
0 = 3*7-21
0=21-21
0=0
check