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What is the equation of the line that passes through (5,-2) and (-3,4)

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Hello! Good morning!

Answer: y=(-3/4)x + 7/4

Explanation:

y=mx + b

4 = (-3/4)(-3) + b

4 = 9/4 + b

4 - 9/4 = b

16/4 - 9/4 = b

7/4 = b

Plugging m and b in we get y=(-3/4)x + 7/4

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