SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line that passes through (-1, 2) and (3, 5). Write your answer in slope-intercept form.

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Question 901048: Write the equation of a line that passes through (-1, 2) and (3, 5). Write your answer in slope-intercept form.
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Write the equation of a line that passes through (-1, 2) and (3, 5). Write your answer in slope-intercept form.
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Find the slope m
m = diffy/diffx = 3/4
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Use y = mx + b and either point to find b, the y-intercept
Using (3,5)
5 = (3/4)*3 + b
b = 5 - 9/4 = 7/4
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y = (3/4)x + 7/4

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