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Write an equation for the line in slope intercept form​

Write an equation for the line in slope intercept form​-example-1
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y = ax + b

2 points on the line ( 0 ; 5 ) so b = 5

and ( 2 ; -3 )

so a = (-3 - 5) / (2 - 0) = - 8 / 2 = - 4

=> y = -4x + 5

or

4x + y - 5 = 0

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