Points A(p,6), B(-3,q) and C(r,8) are on a line whose equation is y=-2x+3. How find the unknown coordinates of A, B, and C?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Put the given coordinates in the equation for the line and solve for the unknown.

  y = -2x +3

  (p, 6) ⇒ 6 = -2p +3   ⇒   p = -3/2

  (-3, q) ⇒ q = -2(-3) +3   ⇒   q = 9

  (r, 8) ⇒ 8 = -2r +3   ⇒   r = -5/2