Acetic propionic anhydride, C5H8O3
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Ref. Pubchem
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Answer:
y = (-6/13)x + (4/13).,
Step-by-step explanation:
the equation of the line is:
y = mx + b, where "m" is the slope and "b" gives the y-intercept
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (-2 - 4)/(5 - (-8))
m = -6/13
y = (-6/13)x + b
the line passes through the point (-8,4) means that for x = -8, y = 4
4 = (-6/13)(-8) + b
b = 4 - (-6/13)(-8)
b = 4/13
the equation of the line that passes through the points (-8,4) and (5,-2) is:
y = (-6/13)x + (4/13).
Formula for slope: 
y₂: 6
y₁: 8
x₂: 1
x₁: -2
Plug them into the slope equation:

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The slope is
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a downpayment of 25 % and the remaining to be paid in monthly instalments over 30 months at a
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