SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that passes through. the pounts 2, -5 and 6, -17

SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that passes through. the pounts 2, -5 and 6, -17

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Question 848232: Find the equation of the line that passes through. the pounts 2, -5 and 6, -17
Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2,-5) (6,-17)
(-17-(-5))/(6-2) = (-12/4) = -3 <--- slope
Use point-slope form. Using point (2,-5)

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