SOLUTION: find the equation of the line passing through (2,1) and (-3,5). find the x and y intercepts. thankyouuu

Question 610080: find the equation of the line passing through (2,1) and (-3,5). find the x and y intercepts. thankyouuu
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, choose the form of the equation.
is the slope-intercept form
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The line goes through (2,1), so I can say
(1)
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The line goes through (-3,5), so I can say
(2)
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(1)
(2)
Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)

So far I have

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Now plug (x,y) in from either of the 2 points
(2,1)

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The equation of the line is:

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check:
(2,1)

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(-3,5)

OK
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