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What is the equation of the line that passes through (4, -1) and (-2, 3)?


2x - 3y - 5 = 0

2x + 3y - 5 = 0

-2x + 3y - 5 = 0

I know for sure that the answer is 2x + 3y - 5 = 0 I just need somone to explain it!

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2x+3y-5=0
substitute (4,-1) where x=4 and y=-1
24+3(-1)-5 = 0
8-3-5=0
0=0
correct! 
this point belongs to this line



test point (-2,3) where x = -2 and y=3
2x+3y-5 = 0
substitute
2(-2)  + 33 - 5  = 0
-4+9-5=0
0=0
belongs!

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