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Find the equation of the line.
Use exact numbers.
Y= X+
HELP ASAP

Find the equation of the line. Use exact numbers. Y= X+ HELP ASAP-example-1
User Bobesh
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Explanation:

using the graph, we can see that the line goes through points

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

this is all we need


y = mx + b\\ m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) = (5-(-1))/(0-3) = -2


y = mx + b\\5 = -2(0) + b\\b = 5\\y = -2x + 5

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