SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. (-5,-2) and (-3,-1). The equation of the line in slope-intercept form is y=

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Question 285622: Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. (-5,-2) and (-3,-1). The equation of the line in slope-intercept form is y=
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, richwmiller:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
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Given 2 points example.
Find the equation of the line thru the points (2,1) and (3,5)
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This is a 2 step process. First find the slope of the line thru the points.
slope, m = diffy/diffx
m = (5-1)/(3-2)
m = 4
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Now use y = mx + b with either point to find b, the y-intercept.
y = mx + b
5 = 4*3 + b
b = -7
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y = mx + b
y = 4x - 7 is the answer.
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
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