Question

Write the equation of a line that passes through the point (-1,2) that has a y-intercept of (0,-1).

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Answer 1

The equation of a line: y = ax + b

<=> 2= -a +b => a= b - 2 (1)

<=> -1=b (2)

from (1), (2) => b= -1; a = -3

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