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(0,5) (-5,1)
write an equation for the line that passes through the given points.

User Dundee MT
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We know the y-intercept is (0,5).
So we can say from the linear formula y = mx+b
b is 5.
we also have (-5,1) which can be subbed in the formula.
Thus, we will have an equation solving for m.
1 = m(-5)+5
-4 = m(-5)
4/5 = m
Therefore, y = 4/5x + 5
To check sub -5 into the x and see if up you get a 1. If you do it’s correct.

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