SOLUTION: Write the equation in either slope-intercept form or standard form: The line through the points (0,12) and (5,8)

Question 124769: Write the equation in either slope-intercept form or standard form:
The line through the points (0,12) and (5,8)
Answer by iluvbuilding429(41) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation in either slope-intercept form or standard form:
The line through the points (0,12) and (5,8)

Since you have a choice of which form to use, you should almost always pick slope-intercept. It is much easier in my opinion. You already know that the y-intercept is 12, so now all you need is the slope. You can find the slope using this formula:

So, enter your numbers into the formula to get:

Subtract:

Now you know the slope. The model of slope-intercept form is . m=slope and b=y-intercept. So, if you plug your slope and y-intercept into their appropriate positions, you get:

And that is your equation!
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