Question

A line passes through the points (5, 6) and (6, 9). What is its equation in slope-intercept

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Answer 1

y = 3 x - 9

Explanation:

Find the equation of the line in slope-intercept form with the properties:

point: p_1 = (5, 6)

point: p_2 = (6, 9)

The slope of the line through points (x_1, y_1) and (x_2, y_2) is m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1):

m = (9 - 6)/(6 - 5) = 3

Substitute the slope m = 3 and point (x_1, y_1) = (5, 6) into the point-slope equation y - y_1 = m (x - x_1):

y - 6 = 3 (x - 5)

Add 6 to both sides:

y = 6 + 3 (x - 5)

Distribute: 3 (x - 5) = 3 x - 15:

Answer: y = 3 x - 9