SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line with the given properties. Passes through (3,-7) and (8,3). Type the general form of the equation of the line.

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Question 996377: Find the equation of the line with the given properties. Passes through (3,-7) and (8,3). Type the general form of the equation of the line.
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Find the equation of the line with the given properties. Passes through (3,-7) and (8,3). Type the general form of the equation of the line.
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slope = (3--7)/(8-3) = 10/5 = 2
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
3 = 2*8 + b
b = -13
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Ans: y = 2x - 13
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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