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A line passes through (1, –5) and (–3, 7). a. choose the correct equation for the line in point-slope form. b. what is that equation rewritten in slope-intercept form
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A line passes through (1, –5) and (–3, 7).

a. choose the correct equation for the line in point-slope form.
b. what is that equation rewritten in slope-intercept form

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Slope of the line =(7- -5) / (-3-1) = 12 / -4 = -3

a. point slope form is y + 5 = -3(x - 1) Answer

b rearrange to slope-intercept form:-
y = -3x + 3 - 5
y = -3x - 2 Answer
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