Question

Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (-6,6) and (7,7)

Answer 1

y = 1/13 x + 84/13 or 13y = x + 84

Explanation:

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

= (7 - 6) / [(7 - (-6)]

= 1 / 13

Solve for b. Use (-6, 6)

y = mx + b

6 = 1/13 (-6) + b

6 = -6/13 + b

6 + 6/13 = b

84/13 = b

Substitute the m and b:

y = mx + b

y = 1/13 x + 84/13 or 13y = x + 84