SOLUTION: what is an equation in slope intercept form that passes threw (13,9) and (30,26)

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Question 599526: what is an equation in slope intercept form that passes threw (13,9) and (30,26)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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(13,9) and (30,26)
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slope = (26-9)/(30-13) = 17/17 = 1
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Form:
y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
9 = 1*13 + b
b = -4
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Equation:
y = x -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.