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Write an equation that represents the line.

Use exact numbers.

First point (1,2)
Second point is (4,4)

Write an equation that represents the line. Use exact numbers. First point (1,2) Second-example-1
User Yoshiki
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Find the slope using slope formula
Y2-y1 / x2-x1
4 - 2 / 4 - 1
2/3

Verify using diagram

Find equation using point slope form
Y-y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 2 = 2/3(x - 1)
y - 2 = 2/3x - 2/3
y - 6/3 = 2/3x - 2/3
y = 2/3x + 4/3

Verify by plugging in second coordinate

4 = 2/3*4 + 4/3
4 = 8/3 + 4/3
4 = 12/3
4 = 4
User Bridiver
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Answer: equation y= 3/2x+ 4/3

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