equation of a line given two points
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Problem
equation of a line given two points
Step-by-step solution
The line passes through (0,0) and (-1/2, -3). The slope is $m = \frac{-3 - 0}{-1/2 - 0} = \frac{-3}{-1/2} = 6$. Since the y-intercept is 0, the equation is $y = 6x$.
Answer
$y=6x$