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Write the equation in general form

Write the equation in general form-example-1
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hello :
this line passing by : A(-4, 5) , B (-5, 2)

the slope is : (YB - YA)/(XB -XA)
(2-5)/-5+4) = -3/-1 =3
an equation is : y=ax+b a is a slope

y = 3x +b

the line through point (-4,5) : 5 = (3)(-4)+b
b = 17

the equation is : y =3x+17
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