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Write an equation for (4,6) and (-4,0)

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Not an equation for those 2 points, but rather "the equation of the line thru (4,6) and (-4,0).

6 - 0
Slope? m = ----------- = 6/8 = 3/4
4 -(-4)

Equation? Start with y = mx + b. Then 6 = (3/4)(4) + b, or 6 = 3 + b. b = 3.

The desired equation is y = (3/4)x + 3.
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