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Which of the following are point-slope equations of the line going through (-5, 6) and (1, 1)? 

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Which of the following are point-slope equations of the line going through (-5, 6) and-example-1
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Here, first we need to calculate the slope of the line,
m = y2 - y1 / x2-x1
m = 6 - 1 / -5-1
m = 5/-6
m = -5/6

Now, Take first coordinate: y - 6 = -5/6 (x + 5)
Second coordinate: y - 1 = -5/6 (x - 1)

In short, Your Answers would be Option A & E

Hope this helps!
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