Question

Write the equation of a line in slope intercept form that passes through the points (-2, 7) and (3, 12)

Answer 1

Find the slope first...

Slope(m) = (12-7)/(3+2) = 5/5 = 1

m = 1

Now the required equation is:

\[y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)\]

y - 12 = 1(x - 3)

y = x + 9