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Complete the equation of the line through (-1, 6) and (7, -2).
Use exact numbers.

User Jumar
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y=-1x+5
First find the slope with the points. (b2-b1)/(a2-a1) (-2-6)/(7-(-1)) which equals -8/8
Then find the solve for b
-2=-1(7)+b
-2=-7+b
5=b
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