SOLUTION: Given h(x)=x^3+1, find the equation of the secant line passing through (−3, h(−3)) and (1, h(1)). Write your answer in the form y=mx+b.

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Question 1141791: Given h(x)=x^3+1, find the equation of the secant line passing through (−3, h(−3)) and (1, h(1)). Write your answer in the form y=mx+b.
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

( -3, h(-3) )


( -3,-26)
and
( 1,h(1) )


( 1,2 )
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Use point-slope formula






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