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Question 976506:  What is the equation of a line that passes through (-2,-1) and (-4, -3) 
 Found 2 solutions by  lwsshak3, stanbon: Answer by lwsshak3(11628)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! What is the equation of a line that passes through (-2,-1) and (-4, -3) 
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slope intercept form of equation for a line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept 
For given problem: 
m=∆y/∆x=(-3-(-1))/(-4-(-2)=-2/-2=1 
equation: y=1x+b 
using coordinates (-2, -1) on the line 
b=y-x=-1+2=1 
equation: y=x+1 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! What is the equation of a line that passes through (-2,-1) and (-4, -3) 
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slope = (-3--1)/(-4--2) = -2/-2 = 1 
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Form:: y = mx + b 
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Solve for "b": 
-1 = 1(-2) + b 
b = 1 
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Equation: 
y = x + 1 
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Cheers, 
Stan H. 
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