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Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points (-8,7) and (1,0)

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Answer:

y= (-7/9)(x-1)

Explanation:

finding the slope:

slope= rise/run

rise= 7-0=7

run= -8-1= -9

slope= -7/9

point slope form:

y= (-7/9)(x-1)

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