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Writing equations of lines

Writing equations of lines-example-1
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Explanation:

Equation of straight line is y=mx+c

choose any two points on straight line

for me I choose:(-3,11) and (3,-1)

use these two points to find gradient,m.

m= (-1-11)/(3-(-3))

m= -2

now, y=-2x+c

choose any point on the straight line

I choose point (3,-1)

sub the point into the equation to find c

-1=-2(3)+c

c=5

equation: y=-2x+5

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