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Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (-4,8) and (-2, -1).

Put your answěr in fully reduced point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal
line.PLEASEEE HELPPP MEE

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Answer:

y=-9/2x-10

Explanation:

m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=(-1-8)/(-2-(-4))

m=-9/(-2+4)

m=-9/2

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-8=-9/2(x-(-4))

y-8=-9/2(x+4)

y=-9/2x-36/2+8

y=-9/2x-18+8

y=-9/2x-10

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