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1. Find the Slope

 

Finding the slope is relatively simple once you remember the formula. For me, I could not memorize any formulas unless I put them in words. I remember this formula as the ratio of the difference in y-values to x-values, if that helps. Anyway, here is the formula.

 

m=y2y1x2x1

 

m=y2y1x2x1 Now, plug in the coordinates into their respective positions in the formula. 
m=5+164+3 Simplify the value of the slope completely.
m=217=3  
   

 

Now that the slope has been determined, one can move on to the next step.

 

2. Plug in a Coordinate for X and Y to Solve for B.

 

We now know the slope, so the equation of the line is now y=3x+b. Based on the given info, we know that both Cartesian coordinates, (-3,-16) and (4,5) lie on this line. Substitute one point in its place for x and for y to findt he answer.

 

y=3x+b I will substitute the second point, (4,5) in the equation. It does not matter which point one chooses to substitute in.
5=34+b Notice how the substitution replaces the coordinate. Now, solve for b.
5=12+b Subtract 12 from both sides to isolate b.
b=7  
   

 

3. Write the Final Equation

 

Now that the only two necessary items, m and b, have been solved for, write the equation in y=mx+b format. 

 

m=3

b=-7

 

y=3x7

 

You are done now!

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