SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line passing through the points (-2, -1) and (0, 4). Write the final answer in slope-intercept form showing all work?

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Question 924474: Write an equation of a line passing through the points (-2, -1) and (0, 4). Write the final answer in slope-intercept form showing all work?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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First find the slope.
m=%284-%28-1%29%29%2F%280-%28-2%29%29=%284%2B1%29%2F2=5%2F2
Then use the point-slope form of a line,
y-4=%285%2F2%29%28x-0%29
Then convert to slope-intercept form,
y=%285%2F2%29x%2B4