SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that passes through the points (0, 9) and (–5, 13).

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Question 980629: Find the equation of the line that passes through the points (0, 9) and (–5, 13).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=mx+b
m, slope
b, y-intercept
b=y-mx

m=%2813-9%29%2F%28-5-0%29=-4%2F5

Pick either of the given points.
b=9-%28-4%2F5%29%2A0, but the value for b was ALREADY given.