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Write the equation of the line that passes through the given points, (4,0) and (0, -2)​

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Answer:

y = 1/2x-2

Explanation:

m = y2-y1/x2-x1

m=-2-0/0-4

m=-2/-4

m=1/2

Plug in the numbers (4,0)

0=4*1/2+b

0=2+b

-2=b

Final Answer

y = 1/2x-2

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