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Type the slope intercept equation of the line that passes through the points (5,2) and (4,1)

User Sven E
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Answer:

Y= x-3

Explanation:

The distance from our y values is -1.

The distance from our x values is -1.

Rise/ Run = Y/X

-1/-1 = 1 or 1/1

You would rise 1 and run 1!

You can use this strategy if you're using graph paper to eventually get the y intercept which is -3.

Hope this helps! :)

User Pecos Bill
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Answer:

y = x - 3

Explanation:

User DieKoderin
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