SOLUTION: Is there a line that contains all given points? (-5,22)(-1,6)(3,-10)(6,-22)(8,-30) If so what is the equation of the line. If there is no line that includes all points what is the

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Question 834775: Is there a line that contains all given points? (-5,22)(-1,6)(3,-10)(6,-22)(8,-30) If so what is the equation of the line. If there is no line that includes all points what is the equation of a line that contains most of the given points
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is there a line that contains all given points? (-5,22)(-1,6)(3,-10)(6,-22)(8,-30) If so what is the equation of the line. If there is no line that includes all points what is the equation of a line that contains most of the given points
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Pick any 2 of the points and find the eqn of the line thru them.
Then see if the other points are on the line.
If they are, you're done.
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