SOLUTION: find an equation in standard form of the line containing the given points. (3,-2), (-2,3)

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Question 102835: find an equation in standard form of the line containing the given points.
(3,-2), (-2,3)
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope=(3+2)/(-2-3)=5/-5=-1 now replace x & y in the standard line equation
[Y=mX+b] WHERE m=SLOPE & b=Y INTERCEPT & SOLVE FOR b.
-2=3*-1+b
-2=-3+b
b=-2+3
b=1 THUS THE LINE EQUATION IS:
Y=-X+1