SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (-4, 6) and (2, -6)

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Question 525306: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (-4, 6) and (2, -6)
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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m = (y-y1)/(x-x1)
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m = 6-(-6) / -4-2
m = 12 / -6
m = -2
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y = -2x + b
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use one of the points to find 'b'
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6 = -2*-4 + b
6 = 8 +b
b = -2
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y = -2x -2
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