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What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (4, -8) and (-8, 1)

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Answer:

y=-3/4x-5

Explanation:

1.find the slope 1-(-8)/-8-4=-3/4

2.y-(-8)=-3/4(x-4)

y+8=-3/4x+12/4

y+8=-3/4x+3

y=-3/4x+3-8

y=-3/4x-5

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