SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept for for the two ordered pairs. (3,-4) and (6,1)

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Question 260917: Write an equation in slope-intercept for for the two ordered pairs. (3,-4) and (6,1)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, checkley77:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Do it like this one:
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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 checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3,-4) (6,1)
Y=mX+b
m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
m=(1+4)/(6-3)
m=5/3 is the slope.
-4=5/3*3+b
-4=5+b
b=-4-5
b=-9 ans. for the Y intercept.
y=5x/3-9
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+7%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+5x%2F3+-9%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 7, y from -10 to 10, 5x3 -9).