Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through (7, 2) and (2, 12)

Answer 1

The straight answer:

y = -2x + 16

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Answer 2

y=ax+b
for x=7, y=2
7a+b=2

for x=2, y=12
2a+b=12

7a-2a+b-b=2-12
5a= -10
a= -10/5
a=-2
2a+b=12
2*(-2)+b=12
-4+b=12
b=12+4
b=16
y=-2x+16