Find a general form equation for the line through the pair of points.
-(-2, -5) and (6, -3)
A) -2x + 8y + 36 = 0
B) -2x - 8y + 36 = 0
C) -2x + 8y - 36 = 0
D) 2x - 8y + 36 = 0

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The slope of the line through the points (-2, -5) and (6, -3) is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (-3+5)/(6+2) = 2/8 = 1/4. Using point-slope form y - y1 = m(x - x1) with point (-2, -5), we get y + 5 = 1/4(x + 2). Simplifying to general form, we get -2x + 8y + 36 = 0.

Find a General Form Equation for the Line Through the Pair