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Write an equation in point-slope form that includes points (-1,4) and (2,-2)

User JBux
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the answer should be y=4x-2 good luck

User Prc
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first you have to find slope:
m = -2 - 4/2 - -1
m = -6/3
m = -2

Then plug any points into equation
y = mx + b to get b
-2 = 2(-2) + b
-2 = -4 +b
B = 2

So you're equation is:
y = -2x + 2

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