First, lets solve for the slope (y2-y1/x2-x1).
= 1-(-2)/12-6
= 3/6
= 1/2
Second, find the y-intercept of the line.
y = 1/2x + b
-2 = 1/2(6) + b
-2 = 3 + b
-2 - 3 = 3 - 3 + b
-5 = b
Third, put this information into the final slope-intercept form equation (y = mx + b).
y = 1/2x - 5
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