Question 617500
find the equation for the line, in general from, with the given properties. 
(-8,1) (-6,-2)
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slope = (1--2)/(-8--6)
= 3/-2
= -3/2
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Form: y = mx + b
solve for "b":
1 = (-3/2)(-8) + b
1 = 12 + b
b = -11
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Equation:
y = (-3/2)x - 11
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cheers,
Stan H.
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