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A line passes through the points (6, 2) and (1, -1). Which is the equation of a line?

A line passes through the points (6, 2) and (1, -1). Which is the equation of a line-example-1

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Answer:

3/5

Explanation:

(6, 2) and (1, -1)

To find the slope of the line, we use the slope formula: (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Plug in these values:

(-1 - 2) / (1 - 6)

Simplify the parentheses.

= (-3) / (-5)

Simplify the fraction.

= -3/-5

= 3/5

This is your slope.

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