document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=570864>Question 570864</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> What is the equation of the line which includes points (-3, 2) and (1, 6) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the slope:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "m = diffy/diffx = (6-2)/(1+3) = 1<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use y = mx + b and either point to find b<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2 = 1*(-3) + b<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b = 5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "--> y = 1x + 5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = x + 5<BR>\n" );
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