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What is the equation in point-slope form of the line passing through (2, 5) and (−1, 8)?

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Hello : let A(2,5) B(-1,8)
the slope is : (YB - YA)/(XB -XA)= (8-5)/(-1-2)=3/-3 = -1
the equation in point-slope form is : y-5 = -(x-2)
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