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Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through
-9, 5 and -3, 3

User Suraj Bahl
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Answer: y = 1/3x + 2

Explanation:

y = mx+b

to find m: m = 3 - 5 / -3 - (- 9) = -2 / 6 = - 1 / 3

to find b:

3 = -1 / 3 (-3) + b

3 = 1 + b

b = 2

User Sartoris
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