Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through (3,8) and (1,-2)

Answer 1

Answer:y = 5x - 7

Step-by-step explanation: /

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let eqn be y = mx + b.

m = (-2 - 8)/(1 - 3) = 5

sub (3, 8):

8 = 5(3) + b

b = -7

therefore equation of the line is y = 5x - 7

Topic: coordinate geometry

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