SOLUTION: Find a formula for the linear equation graphed below. (4,8) (12,4) (17,1.5)

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Question 987079: Find a formula for the linear equation graphed below.
(4,8)
(12,4)
(17,1.5)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Are these three points collinear?



Yes, common slope using these points.

Pick any of the three points and use now known slope, and fill-in the point-slope form equation. Do whatever you want with it.


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