SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line which includes points (1, 3) and (2, 8)

Question 650278: What is the equation of the line which includes points (1, 3) and (2, 8)
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We first need to use the slope formula:
Next we need to plug in our variables:
That adds up to , or just 5.
Next we use the point slope form.
We can use either coordinate, so let's use the first one!

Use the distributive property

Add 3 to both sides:

Final Answer: y=5x-2
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