SOLUTION: I am to find the values of a and b, having been given two points. Coordinates (-2,-6) and (1,-3) Using the form y=(a/x)+b Should I be using simultaneous equations?

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Question 1024026: I am to find the values of a and b, having been given two points.
Coordinates (-2,-6) and (1,-3)
Using the form y=(a/x)+b
Should I be using simultaneous equations?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you WANT to use simultaneous equations? You can.

Your chosen form, .

Substituting the x and y coordinates to form two equations for the system:

Simplify the system:





-----You will use this again later...
substitute into the other equation.







Find a.





Finishing with your chosen form,

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