Find the equation for a line which passes through the points
Find the equation for a line which passes through the points (9, –3) and (7, 5). Write the
equation in slope-intercept form. Show work.
Solution
Equation of line is
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Where m = slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (5 + 3)/(7 - 9) = 8/-2 = -4
Then y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y + 3 = -4(x - 9)
y + 3 = -4x + 36
y = -4x + 33
Slope = -4
Intercept = 33
