SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line passing through the two points. Write the equation in standard form. (8,2) and (3,6)

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Question 39111: Find an equation of the line passing through the two points. Write the equation in standard form. (8,2) and (3,6)
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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First find the slope, then plug into slope-intercept form...
m = (6-2) / (3-8) = -4/5
now
y - 2 = (-4/5)(x - 8)
y - 2 = (-4/5)x + 32/5
y = (-4/5)x + 42/5