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Use two points on the like to find the equation of the line in standard form

Use two points on the like to find the equation of the line in standard form-example-1

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Answer:

y=1/3x-1

Explanation:

A(0,-1)=(x1,y1) x1=0,y1=-1

B(3,0)=(x2,y2) x2=3, y2=0

m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=(0-(-1))/(3-0)

m=1/3

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-1)=1/3(x-0)

y+1=1/3*x

y=1/3*x-1

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