(3/2,1/5) and (-3/7,-2) and find the C and M in the Y=mx+c ?

To find the values of \( M \) (the slope) and \( C \) (the y-intercept) in the equation \( y = Mx + C \), we can use the two points given: \(\left(\frac{3}{2}, \frac{1}{5}\right)\) and \(\left(-\frac{3}{7}, -2\right)\).

### Step 1: Calculate the slope \( M \)
The slope \( M \) between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is given by:
\[
M = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]

Substituting the points:
\[
M = \frac{-2 - \frac{1}{5}}{-\frac{3}{7} - \frac{3}{2}}
\]

### Step 2: Simplify the slope calculation
First, simplify the numerator:
\[
-2 - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{-10}{5} - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{-11}{5}
\]

Now, simplify the denominator:
\[
-\frac{3}{7} - \frac{3}{2} = -\left(\frac{3 \times 2 + 3 \times 7}{14}\right) = -\left(\frac{6 + 21}{14}\right) = -\left(\frac{27}{14}\right)
\]

So the slope \( M \) is:
\[
M = \frac{-\frac{11}{5}}{-\frac{27}{14}} = \frac{-11}{5} \times \frac{14}{-27} = \frac{154}{135} = \frac{14}{5 \times 3^2} 
\]

### Step 3: Calculate the y-intercept \( C \)
Using the point-slope form of the equation \( y = Mx + C \), substitute one of the points to solve for \( C \).

Using the point \(\left(\frac{3}{2}, \frac{1}{5}\right)\) and the slope \( M = \frac{154}{135} \):
\[
\frac{1}{5} = \frac{154}{135} \times \frac{3}{2} + C
\]
Simplifying the expression and solving for \( C \).

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Learn how to find the slope (m) and y-intercept (c) of a line given two points (3/2, 1/5) and (-3/7, -2). This problem involves applying the slope formula and point-slope form of a line equation. Suitable for high school students.

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