SOLUTION: What is the equation of this line? (-1 , 2). (4 , -1)

Question 776357: What is the equation of this line? (-1 , 2). (4 , -1)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the equation of this line? (-1 , 2). (4 , -1)
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slope =(-1-2)/(4--1) = -3/5
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Form:: y = mx + b
2 = -(3/5)*-1 + b
b = 7/5
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Equation:
y = (-3/5)x + (7/5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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