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What is the equation for the line that passes through the points (-2,1) and (1,-11)

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Answer:

y=4x+7

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(-2,1) and (1,-11)

1)Rule you should use is run over rise aka slope

y²-y^1=

x^2-x^1=

(-11)-1=12

1-(-2)=3

12/3=4

slope =4

2)Rule of point slope intercept

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y+1=4(x+2)

y+1=4x+8

-1 -1

y=4x+7

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