SOLUTION: How can I find an equation of the line whose graph includes the following two points. (-1,4), (-3,-3). I think I have an idea on how to approach it, but I am uncertain.

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Question 678687: How can I find an equation of the line whose graph includes the following two points. (-1,4), (-3,-3).
I think I have an idea on how to approach it, but I am uncertain.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
slope
m=(-3-4)/(-3--1)
m=-7/-2
m=3.5
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y=mx+b
-3=3.5*-3+b
-3=-10.5
7.5=b
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y=3.5x+7.5