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Write an equation of the line that passes through the points (-3, 3) and (0, -1)​

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Slope

  • m=(-1-3)/3
  • m=-4/3

Equation in point slope form

y-3=-4/3(x+3)

  • y-3=-4/3x-4
  • y=-4/3x-1
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Answer:

  • y = -4/3x - 1

Explanation:

Find the slope:

  • m = (-1 - 3)/(0 - (-3)) = -4/3

The y-intercept is given:

  • b = -1

The line is:

  • y = -4/3x - 1