SOLUTION: What is the equation for (2,-3) and (-3,4) in the form of y=mx+b?

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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equation for (2,-3) and (-3,4) in the form of y=mx+b?
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slope = [4--3]/[-3-2] = 7/-5 = -7/5
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If x=2, y=-3 so
-3=(-7/5)(2)+b
-15/5 = -14/5 + b
b=-1/5
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EQUATION:
y=(-7/5)x-1/5
Cheers,
Stan H.