Question

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line through the given points.

5) through: (4, 2) and (2,-5)

Answer 1

`m = ( - 5 - 2)/(2 - 4) = ( - 7)/( - 2) = (7)/(2)`

`2 = (7)/(2) (4) + b`

`2 = 14 + b`

`b = - 12`

`y = (7)/(2) x - 12`