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Find an equation of the line through the given pair of points. (-7,-5) and (-1,-9) The equation of the line is (Simplify your answer. Type an equation using x and y as the variables. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equation.) please help​

User Erek
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Answer:

The equation of the line is y = -2/3x - 29/3

Explanation:

The slope of these points (-7,-5) and (-1,-9) is m = -2/3

Once you plug that into the y = mx + b equation, you can see that the y-intercept is -29/3.

Put all of that into the y = mx + b equation and you'll get --> y = -2/3x - 29/3

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