Write an equation of the line that passes through the points (-3,5) and (2,15)

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Leviand · Answer 1 · 2021-02-19T02:47:32+0000

Answer:

y = 2x + 11

Explanation:

Find Slope

(15 - 5) / (2 - (-3)) = 10/5 = 2

Insert One Ordered Pair and Slope into Point Slope Formula

(y - y1) = m(x - x1)

(2,15) and slope = 2

(y - 15)= 2(x-2)

Evaluate

y -15= 2x-4 → y = 2x + 11

Answer =

y = 2x + 11