SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line that passes through the two points (-2, -3) and (8, 2)

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Question 1045292: Write an equation of a line that passes through the two points (-2, -3) and (8, 2)
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Same problem, different numbers
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Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express the answer using the general form of the equation of a line.
Containing the points (-4,-2) and (0,-9)
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Find the slope m
m = -7/4
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Using point (0,-9):
y+9 = (-7/4)*x