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PLEASE HELP !! Write the equation of the line that passes through the points(4,7) and(5,−7). Put your answer in fully simplified point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal line.

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Answer:

(4.7) and (5.-7)

Explanation:

find the gradient using the formula:

y2-y1 (divide this by the bottom)

x2-x1

-7-7

5-4

=-14/1

-14 is the answer

then you will say y-y1= m(x-x1)

you can choose to sub any point

I will use (4;7)

therefore...

y-7=-14(x-4)

y= -14x+56+7

y= -14x+63

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