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Write the slope intercept form of the equation of the line through the given points and slope 1,1 and slope of -3/5

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Slope is already given in the question so we only need to solve for the y-intercept.

Slope intercept form: y = mx + b

m = slope

b = y-intercept

-3/5 = -0.6

1 = -0.6(1) + b

1 = -0.6 + b

1 + 0.6 = -0.6 + b + 0.6

1.6 = b

Now, write in slope-intercept form.

y = -3/5x - 1.6

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