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Write an equation of the line, in point-slope form, that passes through the two given points.

points: (–2, 15), (9, –18)

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Answer:

Y - 15 = -3 (X + 2)

Explanation:

User Domon
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Step 1 ) finding the slope m:
m = 15+18/-2-9
m = 33/-11
m = -3

Point slope form is :
(Y-y1) = m (X - x1)
taking (-2,15) as a point and substituting the values:
Y - 15 = -3 (X + 2)
Enjoy!
User Mark Dowell
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