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What is the equation of a line that passes through the points (3,6) and (8,4)?

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= x-
27
y-x-2
y=-3x-24
y=-x+
36
5

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Answer:

y = -2/5 x + 4.8

Explanation:

1. 6-4/3-8 = 2/-5, m= 2/-5, m = slope

2. y = mx + b, 6 = 2/-5(3) + b

3. 6 = 1.2 + b

4. 4.8 = b

5. y = -2/5 x + 4.8

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