SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept form of an equation of the line passing through the points (1, 2) and (5, -10).

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Question 835745: Write the slope-intercept form of an equation of the line passing through the points (1, 2) and (5, -10).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The form is y=mx%2Bb;

This setup needs to be simplified but using formula for slope m, and solved formula for y-intercept b,

y=%28%282-%28-10%29%29%2F%281-5%29%29x%2B+%282-m%2A1%29
, using the given point (1,2).