SOLUTION: write the equation of the line passing through each of the given pairs of points. Write your result in slope-intercept form, where possible. (-1,3) and (4,-2)

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: write the equation of the line passing through each of the given pairs of points. Write your result in slope-intercept form, where possible. (-1,3) and (4,-2)      Log On


   

Question 40071: write the equation of the line passing through each of the given pairs of points. Write your result in slope-intercept form, where possible.
(-1,3) and (4,-2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write the equation of the line passing through each of the given pairs of points. Write your result in slope-intercept form, where possible.
(-1,3) and (4,-2)
Need to determine slope and y-intercept.
Slope = [-2-3]/[4--1]= -5/5=-1
Using one of the points and the form y=mx+b
you can solve for "b", as follows:
3=(-1)(-1)+b
b=2
EQUATION:
y=-x+2
Cheers,
Stan H.