Help pleaseeeee !!!! Write an equation of a line that passes through the points (-3,2) and (-7,10) An explanation too would be very much appreciated !! :)))))

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Michal Holub · Answer 1 · 2020-03-11T13:24:25+0000

Answer:

$\large\boxed{y-2=-2(x+3)}$

Explanation:

The point-slop form of an equation of a line:

y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

m - slope

m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

We have the points (-3, 2) and (-7, 10). Substitute:

$m=(10-2)/(-7-(-3))=(8)/(-4)=-2\\\\y-2=-2(x-(-3))\\\\y-2=-2(x+3)$