SOLUTION: What is the equation of a line that passes through (5,-12) and (15,-8)

Question 733465: What is the equation of a line that passes through (5,-12) and (15,-8)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the equation of a line that passes through (5,-12) and (15,-8)
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slope = (-8--12)/(15-5) = 4/10 = 0.4
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Form: y = mx + b
-8 = (2/5)*15 + b
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-8 = 6 + b
b = -14
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Equation:
y = (2/5)x - 14
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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