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What is the equation of the line joining the points A and B together. A=(2,5) B = (5, 11) ?

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Answer:

y=2x+1

Explanation:

Find the slope of the two points (2,5), (5,11). (11-5)/(5-2) = 6/3 = 2, m=2.

Use the point-slope formula to find the equation:

y-5=2(x-2)

y-5=2x-4

y=-2x-4+5

y=2x+1

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