<PRE><B>Question 263602</B>
I have to write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the given points. My points are (1,5) and (-1,-5). 
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slope = (5--5)/(1--1) = 10/2 = 5
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Form is y = mx +b  
You know m and that y = 5 when x = 1
Solve for &quot;b&quot;:
5 = 5*1 + b
b = 0
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Equation:
y = 5x
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Cheers,
Stan H.






I understand how to plot the points, but not how to put them in this formula 
y= mx+b
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