SOLUTION: An equation in slope intercept form that passes (5,6) and (3,-4)

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Question 249289: An equation in slope intercept form that passes (5,6) and (3,-4)
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An equation in slope intercept form that passes (5,6) and (3,-4)
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Find the slope, m
m = diffy/diffx = (-4-6)/(3-5) = -10/-2
m = 5
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Use y = mx + b with either point to find b
6 = 5*5 + b
b = -19
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y = 5x - 19