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Point r is located at (3,0). point s is located at (0,-4). what is the equation of the line through these two points

User Eligio
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(3,0)(0,-4)
slope = (-4 - 0) / (0 - 3) = -4/-3 = 4/3

y = mx + b
slope(m) = 4/3
(0,-4)....x = 0 and y = -4
now we sub and find b, the y int
-4 = 4/3(0) + b
-4 = b
so ur equation is : y = 4/3x - 4....or 4x - 3y = 12 <==
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