SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the points (2, -3) and (4, 5). Write your solution in the standard form of y = mx + b

Question 986162: Write an equation of the line containing the points (2, -3) and (4, 5). Write your solution in the standard form of y = mx + b
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the two-point form of an equation of a line:

where and are the coordinates of the given points.

Solve the result for to get the slope-intercept form.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation of the line containing the points (2, -3) and (4, 5). Write your solution in the standard form of
:::y = mx + b
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m = slope = (5--3)/(4-2) = 8/2 = 4
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Solve for "b"::
5 = 4*4 + b
b = -11
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Equation:
y = 4x - 11
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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