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Write the equation of the line in slope intercept form that goes through points (-2, 5) and (3, 3)

User DoobieAsDave
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Answer:

y=-2/5x+21/5

Explanation:

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

m=(3-5)/(3-(-2))

m=-2/(3+2)

m=-2/5

y-y1=m(x-x1)

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

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

y=-2/5x-4/5+5

y=-2/5x-4/5+25/5

y=-2/5x+21/5

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