Question

Write the slope-intercept form (y = mx+b) of the equation of the line through the given points

through (4,5) (-6,2)

Answer 1

slope =rise/run=y2-y1/x2-x1=2-5/-6-4=-3/-10=3/10=m now sub back with x1,x2
5=3/10(4) + b
b=5-6/5
b=19/5
so y = 3/10 x + 19/5
b=