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Write an equation of the line in point-stope form that passes through the

given points
(-2. 8) and (7.-4)

User Cammy
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Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

m=(-4-8)/(7-(-2))

m=-12/(7+2)

m=-12/9

simplify

m=-4/3

y-y1=m(x-x1)

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

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

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