The equation of the line that goes through the points (– 9, 7) and (8, 4) can be written in the form y = mx + 6 where m is: and where b is:

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The equation of the line that goes through the points ( 9, 7) and (8, – 4) can be written in the form
y = mx + 6
where m is:
and where b is:
Transcribed Image Text:The equation of the line that goes through the points ( 9, 7) and (8, – 4) can be written in the form y = mx + 6 where m is: and where b is:
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