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Find an equation of the line passing through the pair of points (5,4) and (4,5). Write in slope intercept form

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\text{Slope =} (Y_2-Y_1)/(X_2 - X_1)


\text{Slope =} (5-4)/(4-5) = -1

Plug slope in the general equation : y = mx + b

y = -x + b

5 = -4 + b

b = 9

Plug y-intercept int the general equation:

y = -x + 9

Answer: y = -x + 9
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