The point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through (-9, -2) and (1, 3) is y - 3 = 1/2(x - 1). What is the slope-intercept form of the equation for this line?

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Valera Maniuk · Answer 1 · 2020-08-30T08:48:38+0000

Answer:1/2

Explanation:

If the eqyation is passing through two co-ordinates (X1,Y1) and (X2,Y2)

Then Slope of the equation is (Y2-Y1) / (X2-X1)

(X1,Y1) = (-9,-2)

(X2,Y2) = (1,3)

SLOPE = (Y2-Y1) / (X2-X1)

SLOPE = (3-(-2)) / (1-(-9))

SLOPE = (3+2) / (1+9)

SLOPE = 5/10 = 1/2