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What is the equation of the line, in slope-intercept form, that passes through (3, -1) and (-1, 5)?

2 x + 3 y - 7 = 0
2 y = -3 x + 7

User Lohith Korupolu
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Answer:

Here is the answer i hope this helps!?

Explanation:

(7/5 , 7/5)

Equation Form: x = 7/5, y = 7/5

User Jenni
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Answer:

2y = -3x + 7

Explanation:

(3, -1) and (-1, 5)

Slope:

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

m=(5+1)/(-1-3)

m=6/(-4)

m= -3/2

Slope-intercept:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y + 1 = -3/2(x - 3)

y + 1 = -3/2x + 9/2

y = -3/2x + 7/2

Standard form:

y = -3/2x + 7/2

3x + 2y = 7

2y = -3x + 7

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