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(0, 3) and (-2, -1)

Write an equation in slope intercept from of the line that passes through the given points.

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Answer:

y = 2x + 3

Explanation:

Slope Formula:
m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Step 1: Find slope m

m = (-1 - 3)/(-2 - 0)

m = -4/-2

m = 2

y = 2x + b

Step 2: Rewrite equation

y = 2x + 3

*You are given y-intercept (0, 3), so simply add it to your equation.

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