Question: trouble with basic linear equations

I'm having some trouble maybe someone can point out my error please. I'm using the Maple 18 worksheet to try some basic linear equations. The trouble is in the last step.

 

1.) I start with 2 ordered pairs (2, 14) and (14,18)

Then I put in my formula to discover the slope. I confirm it looks correct in the Variables window.

m := (y2-y1)/(x2-x1);

 

2.)  Next I input the values for my ordered pairs. I also confirm thru the Variables window.

x1 := 2;

y1 := 14;

x2 := 3;

y2 := 18;

 

3.) Now I can type m and expect to get an answer to what my slope is.

m;

4.) Now I want Slope/Intercept form of y=mx+b. When I put in the formula y-y1=m(x-x1) i get a strange result

 

When I execute this formula, the result is y-14=4. (or thru context menu I tell it to solve for y, then I get y=18)

y-y1=m(x-x1) 

When I manually input the values, the output is y-14=4x-8 (or thru context menu I tell it to solve for y, then I get y=4x+6)

y-14 = 4*(x-2)

 

 

 

Why is my equation (y-y1=m(x-x1)) not executing properly?

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