211k views
5 votes
Find an equation in point slope form that passes through the points -1,3 and 1,7 show all your work

1 Answer

1 vote

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Find the slope:

7 -3/ 1 + 1 = 4/2 = 2 = m

2. Find b by plugging in the m and one of the points given into y = mx + b

7 = 2 ( 1 ) + b

7 = 2 + b

5 = b

3. Write the equation using the m and the b you just found

y =2 x + 5

User PabloG
by
6.7k points