SOLUTION: what is the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line which contains the points (–2, –1) and (3, 4).

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Question 328247: what is the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line which contains the points (–2, –1) and (3, 4).
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line which contains the points (–2, –1) and (3, 4).
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slope = (4--1)/(3--2) = 5/5 = 1
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Form: y = mx + b where m=1 and y=4 when x=3
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Solve for "b":
4 = 1*3 + b
b = 1
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Equation:
y = x + 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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