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What is the equation of the line that passes through (-2,2) and (1,-4)?

User Johndir
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Answer:y =-2x-2

Explanation:

User The Real Napster
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Answer:

y=-2x-2

Explanation:

Slope: -4-2/1-(-2)=-6/3=-2

Equation: y=-2x+b

Substitute: 2=-2(-2)+b

2=4+b

b=-2

Therefore, y=-2x-2

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