Question

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THE QUESTION IS: Paul and Seth know that one point on a line is (4, 2) and the slope of the line is −5. Each student wrote a different equation relating x and y.

A. Do the two equations represent the same line? Construct a mathematical argument to support your answer.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Yes they represent the same line

Explanation:

-5x+20=y-2 ( Seth equation simplified)

-5x+22=y ( Seth equation isolate y)

Paul equation = Seth equation