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(1, 3) and (-3,-5)
linear equation

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Answer:

y = 2x + 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Step 1: Find slope m


m=(-5-3)/(-3-1)


m=(-8)/(-4)


m=2

y = 2x + b

Step 2: Find y-intercept b

3 = 2(1) + b

3 = 2 + b

b = 1

Step 3: Write linear equation

y = 2x + 1

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