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Write the equation of the line passing through the points (-1, 2) and (3.4)

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Answer:


\boxed{y = 0,5x + 2,5}

Explanation:

Equation of a straight line: y = kx + b

Points: (-1,2) and (3,4)

Сompose the system of equations:


\displaystyle \left \{ {{2=-k + b} \atop {4=3k + b}} \right
\displaystyle \left \{ {{b= k + 2} \atop {b=4 - 3k}} \right \Longrightarrow 2 + k = 4 - 3k


2 + k = 4 - 3k


4k = 2|:4


k = 0,5


b = k + 2 = 0,5 + 2 = 2,5


y = 0,5x + 2,5

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