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Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (−8,−3) and (−7,0). Put your answer in fully simplified point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal line.

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To find the equation of the line that passes through the points (-8, -3) and (-7, 0), we can use the point-slope form of the equation of a line, which is:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

where (x1, y1) is a point on the line and m is the slope of the line.

First, we can find the slope of the line using the two points:

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
m = (0 - (-3)) / (-7 - (-8))
m = 3

Next, we can choose one of the two points to use in the equation. Let's use the point (-8, -3):

y - (-3) = 3(x - (-8))

Simplifying:

y + 3 = 3(x + 8)

y + 3 = 3x + 24

Subtracting 3 from both sides:

y = 3x + 21

Therefore, the equation of the line that passes through the points (-8, -3) and (-7, 0) is y = 3x + 21, in fully simplified point-slope form.
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