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What is the equation in slope-intercept form for the line that passes

through the points (-1, 3) and (-2, -3)?
A. y = 6 - 9
C. y=-6x - 9
B. y = 6x + 9
D. y = -x + 9

What is the equation in slope-intercept form for the line that passes through the-example-1
User TheGtknerd
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Answer:

y = 6x + 9

Explanation:

Δy =-3-3 = -6

Δx =-2-(-1) = -1

Slope = Δy/Δx = 6

Point-slope equation for line of slope 6 that passes through (-1,3):

y-3 = 6(x+1)

Rearrange to solve for y:

y = 6x + 9

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