Answer:
y = x - 1
Step-by-step explanation:
First find the slope. Subtract the y's and put that on top of a fraction. Then subtract x's and put that on the bottom. Simplify if possible.
7-1 is 6 goes on top.
8-2 is 6 goes below.
6/6 is 1 when simplified.
Slope is 1.
Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b.
m is slope, so fill that in.
y = (1)x + b
Now we need to find b.
Use either one of the given points; they will give you the same answer no matter which one you choose. Let's use (2,1) because smaller numbers.
y is 1 and x is 2.
y= (1)x + b
1 = (1)2 + b
1 = 2 + b
-1 = b
Now fill in both m and b. Leave x and y as letters (variables)
y = (1)x + -1
Final answer:
y = x - 1
