Question

Determine the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points. Write in simplest form. (3,8) and (1,5)

Answer 1

y = 3/2x + 7/2

Explanation:

First, you need to find the slope.

y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

= 5 - 8 / 1 - 3

= 3/2

The slope is 3/2x.

To find the y-intercept, plug any one of the coordinates into the equation, which is y = 3/2x + b

y = 3/2x + b

8 = 3/2(3) + b

8 = 9/2 + b

7/2 = b

The equation y = 3/2x + 7/2.