What is the equation of the line passing through (-1,4) and (-2,3)?

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2023-02-16

What is the equation of the line passing through ( - 1 , 4 ) and ( - 2 , 3 ) ?

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Gerald Dickerson

Gerald Dickerson

Beginner2023-02-17Added 10 answers

You begin by using the formula to get the line's gradient y 2 - y 1 x 2 - x 1
3 - 4 - 2 - - 1 = - 1 - 1 = 1
Afterward, apply the equation for a line, which is
( y - y 1 ) = m ( x - x 1 ) , where m is the gradient
( y - 4 ) = 1 ( x - - 1 )
= y - 4 = x + 1
Hence
y = x + 5

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