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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (3,-5) and has a slope of 2/3?

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the equation is : y = ax+b

the slope is a : a= 2/3

calculate : b

the line that passes through the point (3,-5) means : - 5 = 2/3 (3)+b

so : b = -7

the equation is : y = 2/3 x -7

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