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the line that passes through the points (-5,-6) and (-3,2) and the line with equation y=x-4 intersect at what point?

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Answer:(-6,-10)

Explanation:

Let’s say that A is (-5,-6) and B is (-3,2). The slope of AB is (-6-2)/(-5+3)=(-8)/(-2)=4

The equation of AB is:

y-2=4(x+3)

y=4x+14

The lines intersect in:

4x+14=x-4

3x=-18

x=-6

(-6,-10)

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