Math Problem Statement
Write down the equation of the line that passes through the points (-3, -5) and (2, -2). Give your answer in the form ax + by = c where a, b, and c are integers in their lowest terms.
Solution
The task is to find the equation of the line that passes through the points and , and express the equation in the form , where , , and are integers in their lowest terms.
Step 1: Find the slope of the line
The slope of a line passing through two points and is given by the formula:
Substitute the points and into the formula:
Step 2: Use the point-slope form to find the
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Point-Slope Form
Formulas
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Theorems
Slope of a line
Point-slope form of a line
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10