SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that passes through each pair of points. (1,2) (5,8)

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Question 968198: Write the equation of the line that passes through each pair of points.
(1,2) (5,8)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equation of the line that passes through each pair of points.
(1,2) (5,8)
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slope = (8-2)/(5-1) = 6/4 = 3/2
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
2 = (3/2)*1 + b
b = 1/2
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Equation::
y = (3/2)x + (1/2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.