SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line containing the points (3, –17) and (–4, 18).
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Question 727965: Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line containing the points (3, –17) and (–4, 18).
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line containing the points (3, –17) and (–4, 18).
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Form: y = mx + b
Find m, then find b.
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m = (18--17)/(-4-3) = -35/-7 = 5
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y = mx + b
18 = 5*-4 + b
b = 38
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Equation:
y = 5x+38
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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