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Find the point-slope equation for the line that passes through the points (2, -10) and (4,8). Use the first point in your equation.​

Find the point-slope equation for the line that passes through the points (2, -10) and-example-1
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answer: (y+10) = 9(x-2)

explanation:
find the slope by using change in y over change in x!
((-10)-8)/(2-4) = (-18/-2) = 9

point slope uses the format (y-y1) = m(x-x1)
since we’re using the first point…
(y+10) = 9(x-2)
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