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write the equation of the line MN, which is formed by the points M(-3,5) and N(2,0). identify the slope. M=

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Answer:

The answer to your question is slope = -1; y = -x + 2

Explanation:

Data

M (-3, 5)

N (2, 0)

Process

1.- Calculate the slope of the line

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

x1 = -3 y1 = 5 x2 = 2 y2= 0

-Substitution

m = (0 - 5) / (2 + 3)

-Simplification

m = -5/5

-Result

m = -1

2.- Find the equation of the line

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

-Substitution

y - 5 = -1(x + 3)

-Simplification

y - 5 = -x - 3

-Solve for y

y = -x - 3 + 5

-Result

y = -x + 2

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