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Write an equation for a line that passes through the points (4, -3) and (-1,2). can someone help me how?

Write an equation for a line that passes through the points (4, -3) and (-1,2). can-example-1
User Dan Mandel
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Answer:

Y=-x+1

Explanation:

User Nirma
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Answer:

y=-x+1

Explanation:

to get this you use the point-slope formula

y-y1=m(x-x1) - plug in the coordinates and find the slope

y--3=-1(x-4) - change the sign and solve the parentheses

y+3=-x+4 - subtract 3 from both sides to get y by itself

y=-x+1

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