SOLUTION: Graph the line that passes through the points (-3, -5) and (8, 6)? What are the x- and the y-intercepts for this line? x-intercept a = ? y-intercept b = ?

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Question 417970: Graph the line that passes through the points (-3, -5) and (8, 6)?
What are the x- and the y-intercepts for this line?
x-intercept
a = ?
y-intercept
b = ?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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plot the points (-3, -5) and (8, 6)
slope = 11/11=1
y=mx+b
6=1*8+b
b=-2
y=x-2

x intercept = 2
y intercept =-2