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Write the equation of a line that goes through the points (-2, -5) and (3, -10)

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The equation for slope between two points is (y1-y2)/x1-x2
Plug the points into the equation

-5-(-10)/-2-3
5/5
m=1
To find the equation, use y-y1=m(x-x1)
y-(-5)=1(x-(-2))
y+5=x+2
y=x+2-5
y=x-3
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