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Complete the point-slope equation of the line through (1, -1) and (5,2).

Use exact numbers.
y-(-1) =

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Complete the point-slope equation of the line through (1, -1) and (5,2). Use exact-example-1
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Answer: Y-(-1)= 3/4(x-1)

Explanation:

*First find the slope*

y2-y1/x2-x1 ==> 2-(-1)/5-1 ==> 3/4

Point-slope form ==> y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-1)=3/4(x-1)

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