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Write an equation for the line that passes through (1, -1) and (0, -4)

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Answer:

Y = 3x - 4

Explanation:

find slope

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(-4 + 1) / (0 - 1) = 3

plug one coordinate point into: y = mx + b

-1 = 3(1) + b

solve for b

b = -4

plug in numbers for m and b:

Y = 3x - 4

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