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(-1, 4) and (0,-1) writing out linear equations giving two points

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Answer:

The equation is y = -5x - 1.

Explanation:

1. Find the slope using the formula. Slope = (4 + 1) / (-1 - 0) which is equal to 5 / -1 which is -5.

2. Use the slope-point formula to construct an equation. The equation is y - 4 = -5 * (x + 1)

3. Simplify. We would get y = -5x - 5 + 4, which is y = -5x - 1.

Answer: The equation is y = -5x - 1.

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