SOLUTION: What is the Equation of a line containing these points? (4,5) and (12,11)

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Question 734578: What is the Equation of a line containing these points?
(4,5) and (12,11)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the Equation of a line containing these points?
(4,5) and (12,11)
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slope = (11-5)/(12-4) = 6/8 = 3/4
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
5 = (3/4)4 + b
b = 2
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Equation:
y = (3/4)x + 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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