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Which equation represents the line that passes through points (1, –5) and (3, –17)? y = negative 6 x + 1 y = 6 x + 1 y = negative 6 x minus 1 y = 6 x minus 1 im on a time limit pls hurry

User Eth
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Answer:

-6x+1

Explanation:

User Rosghub
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Answer:

Using y = mx + c

slope = -17+5/3-1 = -12/2 = -6

Using point (1 , - 5)

y + 5 = -6(x - 1)

y + 5 = - 6x + 6

y = - 6x + 6 - 5

y = - 6x + 1

Hope this helps.

User Thibaud Clement
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