SOLUTION: find the equation of a line passing through (2,-3) (6, 5)

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Question 466373: find the equation of a line passing through (2,-3) (6, 5)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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find the equation of a line passing through (2,-3) (6, 5)
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slope = (5--3)/(6-2) = 8/4 = 2
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
5 = 2*6 + b
b = -7
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Equation:
y = 2x-7
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Cheers,
Stan H.