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What is the equation in slope form of line passing through (1,9) and(-1,11)

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Answer:

y = -x + 10

Explanation:

Slope Formula:
m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Step 1: Find slope m

m = (11 - 9)/(-1 - 1)

m = 2/-2

m = -1

y = -x + b

Step 2: Find y-intercept b

9 = -(1) + b

9 = -1 + b

b = 10

Step 3: Rewrite linear equation

y = -x + 10

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