SOLUTION: I need help in solving this problem: Find the equation of the line passing through (6, -4) and (8, -2). I used to m= y2-y1/x2-x1 to solve the equation -2-(-4)/8-6=2/2=1

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Question 732333: I need help in solving this problem:
Find the equation of the line passing through (6, -4) and (8, -2).
I used to m= y2-y1/x2-x1 to solve the equation
-2-(-4)/8-6=2/2=1
y=mx+b
-4=x+b
-5=b
My final answer is y = 1x - 5. Is this right?

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