Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points.
(-2,5) and (3,0)

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = -x +3

Explanation:

The 2-point form of the equation of a line is useful when 2 points are given.

y = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1)(x -x1) +y1

y = (0 -5)/(3 -(-2))(x -(-2)) +5

y = -5/5(x +2) +5

y = -x +3