Question 464368
Write the slope-intercept equation for the line that passes through (-5, 10) and (-4, 3).
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Form: y = mx + b
solve for "m" and "b":
m = (10-3)/(-5--4) = 7/-1 = -7
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Substitute for y,x,m and solve for "b":
3 = -7*-4+b
3 = 28+b
b = -25
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Equation:
y = -7x-25
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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