Question

- Write an equation of the line that passes through (2, -1) and (-3, 3).

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = -4/5x +3/5

Explanation:

The 2-point form of the equation for a line can be useful.

y = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1)(x -x1) +y1

y = (3 -(-1))/(-3 -2)(x -2) -1

y = 4/(-5)(x -2) -1

y = -4/5x +8/5 -1

y = -4/5x +3/5