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Write an equation in slope intercept form that passes through the point (-1,-3) qnd (-3,-5)

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Answer:

y = x - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation in slope intercept form is expressed as;

y = mx+c

m is the slope

c is the y -intercept

Get the slope

Given the coordinte points (-1,-3) qnd (-3,-5)​

slope m = y2-y1/x2-x1

m = -5-(-3)/-3-(-1)

m = -5+3/-3+1

m = -2/-2

m = 1

Get the y-intercept

Substitute m = 1 and the pount (-1, -3) into y = mx+c

-3 = 1(-1) + c

-3 = -1 + c

c = -3 + 1

c = -2

Get the required equation

Reacll that y = mx+c

y = 1x + (-2)

y = x - 2

Hence the required equation in slope intercept form that passes through the point (-1,-3) qnd (-3,-5)​ is y = x - 2

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