How do you find the equation of the

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2022-04-15

How do you find the equation of the secant line through the points where X has the given values: f(x)=x2+1; x=-5, x=5?

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Sabrina Campos

Sabrina Campos

Beginner2022-04-16Added 13 answers

We have to find points on the curve (function) for the given Xs, so:
y1=f(x1)=(5)2+1=25+1=26
y2=f(x2)=52+1=25+1=26
We have points A(-5, 26) and B(5,26)
It's obvious that line y=26 is secant line, but let us show that:
y=kx+n
26=-5k+n
26=5k+n
52=2nn=26
0=10kk=0
Finally, y=0x+26y=26

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