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Write the equation of the line that passes through (1,5) and (-2, 14) in slope-intercept form

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Answer:

y = -3x + 8

Explanation:

(1, 5) ; (-2, 14)


Slope=(y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))\\\\=(14-5)/(-2-1)\\\\=(9)/(-3)\\\\=-3

m = -3 ; (1 , 5)

Equation:
y-y_(1)=m(x-x_(1))

y - 5 = (-3)(x - 1)

y - 5 = -3x + 3

y = -3x + 3 + 5

y = -3x + 8

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