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Find the equation (in terms of x) of the line through the point (-3,-3) and (2,-2)

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Answer:

y = (1/5)x - 12/5

Explanation:

First, you need to find the slope (m). This can be done by using the given points and the following equation.

y₁ - y₂ = m(x₁ - x₂)

-3 - (-2) = m(-3 - 2)

-1 = -5m

1/5 = m

Next, you need to find the y-intercept (b). You can do this by using the slope and the values of a point in the following equation.

y = mx + b

-2 = (1/5)(2) + b

-2 = 2/5 + b

-2.4 = b

-12/5 = b

Putting the information together, you are left with your final equation.

y = (1/5)x - 12/5

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