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How do you find the slope intercept form of the equation of the line through the points (-4,2) and (0,-5).

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Answer:


y=-(7)/(4) x-5

Explanation:

How do you find the slope intercept form of the equation of the line through the points (-4,2) and (0,-5).

Slope (m) =
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)


m=(-5-2)/(0-(-4)) =(-5-2)/(0+4)=(-7)/(4)=-(7)/(4)


y = mx + b


y=-(7)/(4) x-5

*View attached graph to check your answer*

Hope this helps!

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