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Find the equation of the line through (−2, 2) with x-intercept 1.

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Answer:

y = (-2/3)x + 2/3.

Explanation:

Let's use the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line, y = mx + b, to find m and b. We know two points through which the line goes: (1, 0) and (-2, 2).

The slope of the line is m = rise / run, which here is m = 2/(-3), or m = -2/3.

Substitute 1 for x and 0 for y, as well as -2/3 for m:

0 = (-2/3)(1) + b. Then b = 2/3, and the desired equation is

y = (-2/3)x + 2/3.

Check: When y = 0, does x = 1? YES

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