Write the slope-intercept equation for the line through (3, 7) and (9, 3)

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b

7 = m*3 + b
3 = m*9 + b
Subtract second equation from the first, to eliminate the unknown b.

4 = -6m
m = -2/3

7 = -2 + b
b = 9

y = -(2/3)x + 9