Write an equation in point slope form that passes through (4,9) , (-2,-6)

Leonel Schwartz

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2022-09-27

Write an equation in point slope form that passes through (4,9) , (-2,-6)

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Bleha7s

Bleha7s

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Equation of the line: y = ax + b. Find a and b by witing that the line passing at points (4, 9) and (-2, -6)
(1) 9 = 4a + b
(2) -6 = -2a + b.

Make (1) - (2) --> 15 = 6a -> a = 15 6 = 5 2 -> b = 9 - 4a = 9 - 10 = -1.

Equation: y = 5 x 2 - 1

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