Evelynn P.

asked • 11/18/21

Write a linear equation that passes through the two points (-2, 7) and (6, -5).

Arabella S.

Step 1: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (-5-7)/(6- -2) Step 2: -12/8 = -1.5 this is your m or slope Step 3: y=mx+b y=-1.5x+b Step 4: -5=-1.5(6)+b -5=-9+b Step 5: -5+9=4 4=b this is your b or y intercept Step 6: Plug back in y=-1.5x+4 ANSWER: y= -1.5x+4
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11/19/21

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