document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=726792>Question 726792</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Find the equation of the line passing through the points (0,-4)( 2, 6). </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the slope, m<BR>\n" );
document.write( "m = diffy/diffx = (-4-6)/(0-2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "m = 5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "b, the y-intercept is given, = -4 from (0,-4)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "--> y = 5x - 4<BR>\n" );
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