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The graph of a line passes through two given points, as shown on the graph below. What is the equation of the line written in general form? 

The graph of a line passes through two given points, as shown on the graph below. What-example-1
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Answer:

x+y-5=0

Explanation:

This is in general form.

User Mihagazvoda
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The line drops 5 units as it proceeds forward 5 units.
Its slope is (-5) / 5 = -1

The line crosses the y-axis at the point y=5 .

The general form of the line's equation is: y = - x + 5 .
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