SOLUTION: a line passing through points A (1,-2) and B (4,-3) write the equation of a linear function in point slope form & in slope-intercept form

Question 984198: a line passing through points A (1,-2) and B (4,-3) write the equation of a linear function in point slope form & in slope-intercept form
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Find slope:
slope=(change in y)/(change in x)=(-2-(-3))/(1-4)=-(1/3)
slope: m=-(1/3)
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point slope form: (using point (1,-2))

point slope form
(Simplify to check)
(check with below)
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slope-intercept form: (Using point (4,-3))

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(Check with above)

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