SOLUTION: find an equation for the line with the given properties express in slope intercept form p=(-1,3) q=(1,0)

Question 856938: find an equation for the line with the given properties express in slope intercept form
p=(-1,3) q=(1,0)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find an equation for the line with the given properties express in slope intercept form
p=(-1,3) q=(1,0)
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "m" and "b"::
m = (3-0)/(-1-1) = -3/2
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Solve for "b":
0 = (-3/2)(1) + b
b = 3/2
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Equation:
y = (-3/2)x + (3/2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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