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A line passes through the points A(-1,7) and B(1,3). Write an equation of this line.

I am really have hard time doing this help.

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Answer:

y=2x+1

Explanation:

Solve:


m=(3-7)/(1-(-1)) =(4)/(2) =2\\m=2

Put in slope-intercept form:


3=2(1)+b\\3=2+b

-2 -2


b=1

End equation:


y=2x+1

Hope this helps! :)

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A line passes through the points A(-1,7) and B(1,3). Write an equation of this line-example-1
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