SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line containing the given pairs of points. (-3,-2) and (-7,-5) The equation of the line in slope intercept form is y=_________ (simplify)

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Question 358731: Find an equation of the line containing the given pairs of points.
(-3,-2) and (-7,-5)
The equation of the line in slope intercept form is y=_________
(simplify)

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the two-point form of an equation of a line:



where and are the coordinates of the given points.

Once you have made the substitutions and done the arithmetic, simplify the equation to slope-intercept form:

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