Final answer:
To determine if the line passing through points A (-3, -2) and B (2, 1) also passes through point C (5, 3), we can calculate the slopes of both line AB and line AC.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine if the line passing through points A (-3, -2) and B (2, 1) also passes through point C (5, 3), we can calculate the slopes of both line AB and line AC. If the slopes are equal, then the line passes through point C.
The slope of line AB can be calculated using the formula: slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Plugging in the coordinates of points A and B, we get: slope_AB = (1 - (-2)) / (2 - (-3)) = 3/5.
Similarly, the slope of line AC is: slope_AC = (3 - (-2)) / (5 - (-3)) = 5/8.
Since the slopes of line AB and line AC are not equal, we can conclude that the line passing through points A (-3, -2) and B (2, 1) does not pass through point C (5, 3).