SOLUTION: The equation of the line joining the points: (-1, 3), (4, -2).

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Question 764194: The equation of the line joining the points: (-1, 3), (4, -2).
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Gradient (Slope) = y2 - y1/x2 - x1
= -2 - 3/4 - (-1)
= -5/5
= -1
Using equation: y - b = m(x - a) and coords (4, -2)
y -(-2) = -1(x - 4)
y + 2 = -x + 4
y = -x + 4 - 2
y = -x + 2
Hope this helps.
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