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The equation of the line that goes through (-3,5) and (2,-4)

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Answer:

y=-9/5x-2/5

Explanation:

Slope=m=Rise/Run=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=(-4-5)/(2-(-3))=(-9)/(5)=-9/5

So the equation becomes y=-9/5x+b

Plug in one of the given points:

y=-9/5x+b

-4=-9/5(2)+b

-4=-18/5+b

-0.4=b

b=-0.4

Therefore the equation of the line is y=-9/5x-2/5

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Answer:

y=-9/5x-2/5

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