Question

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

Answer 1

Slope: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
(12-2)/(2-7) = 10/-5 = -2
Y = -2x + b
2 = -2(7) + b, b = 16
Y = -2x + 16