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Find an equation in point slope form that passes through the points (-1,3) and (1,7) ​

User Flapjack
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Answer:

y =2 x + 5

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

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