Write the equation of a line in slope intercept form that passes through (2,4) and (5,4)

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whpalmer4 · Answer

First, find the slope.  you can find the slope $m$ through two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ by the formula

$$m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$$

With your new slope in hand, use the point-slope equation to write the equation of a line with slope $m$ passing through a known point $(x_0,y_0)$:

$$y-y_0 = m(x-x_0)$$Finally, rearrange that into slope-intercept form, which is
$$y= mx + b$$

You'll find this problem has an unusual answer, I think.  Consider the line passing through those points and decide if the equation makes more sense...

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you!

anonymous · Answer

what does it mean if the slope is 0/3