SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that passes through the pair of points. Write your answer in slope-intercept form. (−2, −4), (5, 3)

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Question 967678: Find the equation of the line that passes through the pair of points. Write your answer in slope-intercept form.

(−2, −4), (5, 3)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the equation of the line that passes through the pair of points. Write your answer in slope-intercept form.

(−2, −4), (5, 3)
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slope = (3--4)/(5--2) = 7/7 = 1
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Form:: y = mx + b
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Solve for "b"::
3 = 1*5 + b
b = -2
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Equation:
y = x - 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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