Q. find an equation of the line passing through (−3,8) and (4,2)
Calculate slope: Calculate the slope m using the formula m=x2−x1y2−y1.m=4−(−3)2−8m=7−6m=−76
Find y-intercept: Use one of the points and the slope to find the y-intercept (b) using the formula y=mx+b. Let's use the point (−3,8) and the slope −76. 8=(−76)(−3)+b8=718+b To find b, subtract 718 from both sides. b=8−718b=(756)−(718)y=mx+b0
Write equation: Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form y=mx+b using the slope and y-intercept we found.y=7−6x+738
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