<PRE><B>Question 462594</B>
Find the general form of the equation of the line that passes through the points (-1,-2) and (7,1).
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slope = (1--2)/(7--1) = 3/8
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Form: y = mx+b
1 = (3/8)7 + b
(8/8) = (21/8) + b
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b = -13/8
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y = (3/8)x-(13/8)
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>