What is the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the points (12, -34) and (10, -28)?

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Answer:

y=-2x+2

Explanation:

1) Determine Slope

(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x1) =
(-28-(-34))/(10-12) =
(6)/(-2) = -3

2) Use point slope form to create equation

y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

y-(-28)=-3(x-10)

y+28=-2x+30

y=-2x+2

Carsten Zeitz answered Nov 27, 2023

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