SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line through the given points. (4,3) (-2,1) In know the answer being, y=1/3x+1 2/3... It says the answer in the back of the book. Now could someone exp

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line through the given points. (4,3) (-2,1) In know the answer being, y=1/3x+1 2/3... It says the answer in the back of the book. Now could someone exp      Log On


   



Question 71656: Write an equation of a line through the given points.
(4,3) (-2,1)
In know the answer being, y=1/3x+1 2/3... It says the answer in the back of the book. Now could someone explain how to come upon this answer??

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SLOPE=(1-3)/(-2-4)
-2/-6
1/3 IS THE SLOPE
3=1/3*4+b
3=4/3+b
b=3-4/3
b=7/3
THUS THE EQUATION IS
Y=X/3+7/3