SOLUTION: How do I write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the given points (-1,3) and (-3,1)?

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Question 1104850: How do I write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the given points (-1,3) and (-3,1)?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope, %283-1%29%2F%28-1-%28-3%29%29 = 2%2F2 = 1.


y = 1*x + b

Substitute coordinates of the point (-1,3):

3 = (-1) + b

b = 4


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The solution and the answer by @josgarithmetic is   W R O N G.