document.write( "Question 1133367: Let f be a linear function. If
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Algebra.Com's Answer #750562 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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Points (x,y) are (-2, -2) and (4, -20).\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Take either point to setup an equation:
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