SOLUTION: Find and equation of the line containing the points (6,-3) and (9,-4). This has to be in slope intercept form. y=mx+b

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Question 22820: Find and equation of the line containing the points (6,-3) and (9,-4). This has to be in slope intercept form. y=mx+b
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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First find the slope:
m=Y2-Y1%2FX2-X1
m=-4-%28-3%29%2F9-3
m=-4%2B3%2F3
m=-1%2F3
Choosen Points: (6,-3)
y=-3, x=6
-3=-1%286%29%2F3%2Bb
-3=-2%2Bb
b=-1

y=-1x%2F3-1