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

points.
(4,7) and (5, 1)

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Answer:

y-7=-6(x-4)

Explanation:

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

m=(1-7)/(5-4)

m=-6/1=-6

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-7=-6(x-4)

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