Write the equation of a line that passes through the points ( 2 , - 5 ) and ( 8 , - 2 ).

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Answer:

y = 1/2x - 6

Explanation:

y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

-2 - (-5) / 8 - 2

3 / 6

= 1/2

y = 1/2x + b

-5 = 1/2(2) + b

-5 = 1 + b

-6 = b

Glyph answered Oct 19, 2022

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