SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the points (-2,-1) and (3,5).

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Question 627629: Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes
through the points (-2,-1) and (3,5).

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the points
(-2,-1) and
(3,5) m = -6/-5 = 6%2F5
y = mx + b
y = (6/5)x + b
5 = (6/5)·3 + b | using Pt(3,5) to find b
25/5 - 18/5 = 7/5 = b
y = (6/5)x + 7/5