Find the equation of the line in slope-intercept form containing the points (6, -1) and (-3, 2).
Solution:
It is given that pair of points. (6, -1), (-3, 2).
The slope of the Line that Passes Through (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by:
Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
So, (x1, y1) = (6, -1) and (x2, y2) = (-3, 2)
Now, Substitute (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) with their given values, we get,
m = (- 1 - 2)/(6 - (-3))
m = (-3) / (9)
m = -1/3
Now use the slope and point (2, 3) to find the y-intercept.
y = mx + b
⇒ -1 = (-1/3)(6) + b
⇒ -1 = -6/3 + b
⇒ -1 = -2 + b
⇒ b = 2 - 1
⇒ b = 1
So, y = -1/3x + 1
Therefore, the equation of the line is y= -1/3x + 1.
Find the equation of the line in slope-intercept form containing the points (6, -1) and (-3, 2).
Summary:
The equation of the line in slope-intercept form containing the points (6, -1) and (-3, 2) is y = -1/3x + 1.
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