SOLUTION: Find the equation of a line that has point (-1, 2) and (2, -3). find slope, x and y intercept

SOLUTION: Find the equation of a line that has point (-1, 2) and (2, -3). find slope, x and y intercept

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Question 302251: Find the equation of a line that has point (-1, 2) and (2, -3). find slope, x and y intercept

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Gradient of the slope = = -5/3
Sub (-1,2) into Y = (-5/3)*X + C :
2 = (-5/3)*(-1) + C
2 = 5/3 + C
C = 2 - 5/3
C = 1/3
Therefore,
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