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What is an equation of the line that passes through the points (-2,-5) and (-1,1

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Y=6x+7 trust me I have did this before that is the answer for sure
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Answer:

y = 6x + 7

Explanation:

Find slope:

m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

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

= 6 / 1

= 6

Find y-intercept using m from above and anyone of the given points, let's use (-2, -5):

y = mx + b

-5 = 6(-2) + b

-5 = -12 + b

b = 7

Now use m and b from above to make equation of line:

y = mx + b

y = 6x + 7

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