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Write an equation that goes through the points (18, 3) and (21, 1)

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Answer:


2x+3y-45=0

Explanation:

The slope of the line that goes through (18, 3) and (21, 1) is


\frac{1-3}{{21-18}}=(-2)/(3)\\

The slope of the line that goes through (18, 3) and (x, y) is


\frac{y-3}{{x-18}}

So


\frac{y-3}{{x-18}} = (-2)/(3)\\-2(x-18)=3(y-3)\\-2x+36=3y-9\\2x+3y-45=0

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