Find the linear equation with ordered pair solutions: (-3,-2),(0,-1),(3,0)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A linear equation is in the form y=mx+b

Using 2 of the 3 points, solve for the slope (m).

m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=(0-(-1))/(3-0) Simplify

m=1/3

The y intercept is given in one of the points (0,-1)

So the equation is y=1/3x-1