SOLUTION: wat is an equation for the line that contains ponts (-3, 5) and (1,-3)

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Question 395126: wat is an equation for the line that contains ponts (-3, 5) and (1,-3)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is an equation for the line that contains ponts (-3, 5) and (1,-3)
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slope = (5--3)/(-3-1) = -2
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Intercept = ?
y = mx+b
5 = -2(-3)+b
b = -1
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Equation:
y = -2x -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.