SOLUTION: write the standard form of an equation of the line that passes through each pair. (-2,7-) (1,2)

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Question 291353: write the standard form of an equation of the line that passes through each pair.

(-2,7-) (1,2)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write the standard form of an equation of the line that passes through each pair.
(-2,7-) (1,2)
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slope = (2-7)/(1--2) = -5/3
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Use the form y = mx + b to solve for "b":
2 = (-5/3)*1 + b
b = 11/3
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y = (-5/3)x + (11/3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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