SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line through the given points. (2, -4),(0, -3) Any help with the given equation would <b>Greatly</b> appreciated.

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Question 125501: Write an equation of the line through the given points.

(2, -4),(0, -3)

Any help with the given equation would Greatly appreciated.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope
(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=(-3+4)/(0-2)=1/-2=-1/2 Answer for the slope.
-3=-1/2*0+b
-3=0+b
b=-3 thus the equation is:
y=-x/2-3 answer.