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  • 15-12-2019
  • Mathematics
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Find an equation for the line that passes through the points (5,-3) and (-1,-1)

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kenlingdad kenlingdad
  • 15-12-2019

Answer:

y = -1/3x - 4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

y = mx + b

m = (y' -y) / (x'-x) = (-1 - (-3)) / (-1 -5) =  2 / -6 = - 1/3

b = -3 - (-1/3) × 5 = -3 + 5/3 = -4/3

check : b= -1 - (-1/3) ×(-1) = - 4/3

y = -1/3x - 4/3

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