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Find the equation that passes through (0,-1) and (-2,-2)

User Salvius
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Answer:

y= 1/2x-1

Explanation:

Use the formula

m= -2- -1 over -2 -0

so m= 1/2

y= 1/2x+b

solving for b: b=-2-(1/2)(-2). b=-1

The equation then would be:

y=1/2x-1

User Jonagoldman
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Answer:

y=1/2x-1

Explanation:

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