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Find an equation of the line through the given points right the answer and slope intercept form

Find an equation of the line through the given points right the answer and slope intercept-example-1
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Answer:

equation is y = 2-x

Explanation:

x1 = -3

y1 = 5

x2 = 4

y2 = -2

now

m(slope) = rise/run =(y2-y1)/(x2-x1) =(-2-5)/(4+3) = -7/7 = -1

so m = -1

now

y =mx + b

-2 = -1×4 + b

or, -2 = -4 +b

so, b = 2

now

y = mx+b

y = -1x + 2

or, y = 2-x

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