SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line that passes through the points (-3,7) and (3,1).

Question 1061487: Write the equation of a line that passes through the points (-3,7) and (3,1).
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of a line that passes through the points (-3,7) and (3,1).
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slope = m = (1-7)/(3--3) = -6/6 = -1
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
1 = -1*3 + b
b = 4
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Equation:
y = -x+4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use the Two-Point Form:

where and are the coordinates of the given points.

Plug in your numbers and then simplify.

John

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

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