SOLUTION: how do i find the slope -intercept form of the equation of the line that passes through(5,-1)(-5,5)

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Question 335466: how do i find the slope -intercept form of the equation of the line that passes through(5,-1)(-5,5)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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find the slope -intercept form of the equation of the line that passes through(5,-1)(-5,5)
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slope = (change in y)/(change in x) = (5--1)/(-5-5) = 6/-10 = -(3/5)
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Equation Form: y = mx+b
Solve for "b"
5 = (-3/5)(-5)+b
5 = 3+b
b = 2
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Equation:
y = (-3/5)x+2
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stan H.