12. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that passes through (5,-2) and (-16,4).

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Answer:

Slope: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

(4+2)/(-16-5) = 6/-21 = -2/7

Y = -2/7x + b

5 = -2/7(-2) + b, b = 31/7

Equation: y = -2/7x + 31/7

Explanation:

Anton Ryabyh answered Sep 20, 2021

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Slope: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
(4+2)/(-16-5) = 6/-21 = -2/7
Y = -2/7x + b
5 = -2/7(-2) + b, b = 31/7
Equation: y = -2/7x + 31/7

Xrstf answered Sep 23, 2021

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