SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that passes through (1,-4) (-2,6). Show all your work.

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Question 356120: Write the equation of the line that passes through (1,-4) (-2,6). Show all your work.
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Write the equation of the line that passes through (1,-4) (-2,6). Show all your work.
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slope of line = y2-y1/x2-x1
slope m = (6-(-4))/(-2-1)
m =10/-3
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equation of line
y= mx +b
find b by plugging (1,-4) & m
-4=-10/3 +b
-4+10/3=b
-2/3=b
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the equation will be
y= -10x/3-2/3
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