SOLUTION: Write an equation for a line that passes through (-4.5) and (0,-2)

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Question 404878: Write an equation for a line that passes through (-4.5) and (0,-2)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28y+-+%28-2%29%29%2F%28x+-+0%29+=+%285+-+%28-2%29%29%2F%28-4+-+0%29
%28y+%2B+2%29%2F+x+=++-7+%2F+4
+4%2A%28y+%2B+2%29+=+-7x
4y+%2B+8+=+-7x
4y+=+-7x+-+8
y+=+-%287%2F4%29%2Ax+-+2
Does it go through (-4,5)?
5+=+-%287%2F4%29%2A%28-4%29+-+2
5+=+7+-+2
5+=+5
OK
You can check the other point