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(0,1) (3,-8) linear equation

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Answer:

The answer is


y = - 3x + 1

Explanation:

❃Incase you forgot what the linear equation formula is ☟


y = mx + b

❃Incase you also forgot, The is what the slope formula is ☟


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

First: We are going to be solving for the slope.


m = ( - 8 - 1)/(3 - 0) = ( - 9)/( \: \: \: 3) = - 3

Second: We find the y-intercept.


y = mx + b \\ - 8 = - 3(3) + b \\ - 8 = - 9 + b \\ ( + 9 = + 9 \: \: \: \: \: )/(1 = b)

Third: Plug in.


y = - 3x + 1

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