SOLUTION: Write an equation for the line that passes through the points (12, 3) and (–3, –7).

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Question 874790: Write an equation for the line that passes through the points (12, 3) and (–3, –7).
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

(12, 3) and 

(–3, –7) m = 10/15 = 2/3

***Using point-slope form, y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+m%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29 P(12,3)

y+-+3+=+green%282%2F3%29%28x-12%29

   y = (2/3)x -8 + 3

   y = (2/3)x - 5   0r 2x - 3y = 15