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What is the linear equation of (0,10) (-10,-7)

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Consider that the general form of a linear equation can be writen as follow:

y = mx + b

where m is the slope of the line and b the y-intercept

use the following formula for the calculation of m:

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

where (x1,y1) = (-10,-7) and (x2,y2) = (0,10). Replace these values of the coordinates into the formula for m:

m = (10 - (-7))/(0-(-10))

m = (17)/(10)

m = 1.7

The y-intercept of the line is the value of the y coordinate when x=0, from the point (0,10) you can notice that y=10 when x=0. Then, the y-interceot is b =10

FInally, replace the values of m and b into the general expression for y:

y = mx + b

y = 1.7x + 10

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