SOLUTION: What is the point-slope form of the equation satisfying the points (1,9) and (4,-2)

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Question 992535: What is the point-slope form of the equation satisfying the points (1,9) and (4,-2)
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What is the point-slope form of the equation satisfying the points (1,9) and (4,-2)
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m = (9--2)/(1-4) = 11/-3 = -11/3
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
9 = (-11/3)*1 + b
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b = 38/3
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Ans: y = (-11/3)x + (38/3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.