SOLUTION: Find the linear equation of the line that passes through (-3,2) and (5,-7).

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Question 140383: Find the linear equation of the line that passes through (-3,2) and (5,-7).
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the linear equation of the line that passes through (-3,2) and (5,-7).
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slope = (-7-2)/(5--3) = -9/8
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Form is y = mx +b and you know y=-7 when x=5 and m=-9/8
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-7 = (-9/8)*5 + b
-7 = -45/8 + b
-56/8 = -45/8 + b
b = -11/8
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EQUATION:
y = (-9/8)x -(11/8)
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Cheers,
Stan H.