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Choose the correct equation for the line that passes through the following points:

A. y = -2x + 5
B. y = -2x + 3
C. y = 2x + 5
D. y = 2x + 3

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Final answer:

The question lacks the necessary details, specifically the points through which the line passes, to determine which equation is correct. Without the coordinates, we cannot calculate the slope or the y-intercept required to find the equation of the line.

Step-by-step explanation:

The provided information does not give specific points, so we cannot determine directly which of the given equations is correct without more data about the line these equations are supposed to represent. However, based on the general format of the equation of a line, which is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept, all options (A, B, C, D) are linear equations. The original question seems to be missing crucial details that would allow us to find the correct equation.

To find the correct linear equation that passes through two given points, one would typically follow these steps:

  • Calculate the slope (m) of the line using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the coordinates of the two points.
  • Use one of the points and the slope to find the y-intercept (b) by plugging them into the equation y - y1 = m(x - x1).
  • Write the final equation in the format of y = mx + b using the calculated slope and y-intercept.

Without the coordinates of the specific points, the question cannot be answered. Additional information is required to choose the correct equation.

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