Work out the gradient and y-intercept of the straight line with points A(3,8) and B(-2,-7)

Y= mx + cFinding m : change in y/ change in x => (8--7)/(3--2) = 3Finding c : input a pair of coordinates => 8 = (3 x 3) + c .... c = -1y = 3x -1

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