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a straight line passes through (2, 5) and (5, 8). Find the equation of the line. Give your answer in the form y = mx + c

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y = mx + c

m = y2 - y1/ x2 - x1 = 8 - 5/5 - 2 = 1

y = x + c
8 = 5 + c
8 - 5 = c
c = 3

y = x + 3
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