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Write an equation of the line passing through (-2,1) and (3,2). Give the answer in standart form.

 

The equation of the line in standart form is____

 May 25, 2017
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the slope of this line  =  \(\frac{2-1}{3--2}\,=\,\frac{1}{5}\)

 

and the line passes through (-2, 1) so..

(y - 1) = \(\frac15\)(x - -2)

y - 1 = \( \frac15 \) x + \(\frac25\)

y = \( \frac15 \) x + \(\frac75\)

 

Multiply through by -5.

-5y = -x - 7

 

Add x to both sides.

x - 5y = -7

 May 26, 2017

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