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What is an equation of the line that passes through the points (4,4) and (8.1)

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Answer:

  • y = - 3/4x + 7

Explanation:

Use both points and find the slope:

  • m = (1 - 4) / (8 - 4) = - 3/4

Find the line, using point-slope form and point (4, 4):

  • y - 4 = - 3/4(x - 4)
  • y - 4 = - 3/4x + 3
  • y = - 3/4x + 7
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