SOLUTION: What is the slope of the line that passes through (-3, -5) and (4, -2)?
AND how would i solve this. step-by-step help please
-Morgan
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AND how would i solve this. step-by-step help please
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Question 739845: What is the slope of the line that passes through (-3, -5) and (4, -2)?
AND how would i solve this. step-by-step help please
-Morgan Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the slope of the line that passes through (-3, -5) and (4, -2)?
AND how would i solve this. step-by-step help please.
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Equation of a line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
slope,m=∆y/∆x=(y1-y2)/(x1-x2)=(-2-(-5))/(4-(-3))=(-2+5)/(4+3)=3/7
equation:
y=3x/7+b
solve for b using coordinates of one of the given points (4,-2)
-2=3*4/7+b
b=-2-12/7=-14/7-12/7=-26/7
equation of given line: y=3x/7-26/7
see graph below as a visual check:
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