SOLUTION: Find the following: A)Find equation of the line in slope intercept form B) Standard form Through the line (-4,2) and parallel to the line through (3,9) and (6,11) Fir

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Question 503510: Find the following:
A)Find equation of the line in slope intercept form
B) Standard form

Through the line (-4,2) and parallel to the line through (3,9) and (6,11)
First I plugged points into slope formula
11-9 = 2
6-3 = 3
m = 3/2
Next, I plug in m = slope into the slope intercept formula
y=mx+b
9=3/2 (3)+ b
This is where I seem to have problems from here on. Thank you





Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Through the line (-4,2) and parallel to the line through (3,9) and (6,11)
First I plugged points into slope formula
change in y: 11-9 = 2
change in x: 6-3 = 3
m = 2/3
Next, I plug in m = slope into the slope intercept formula
y=mx+b
9=(2/3)(3)+ b
9 = 2 + b
b = 7
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Equation:
y = (2/3)x + 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.