SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that passes through each pair of points. (0,4) (-2,0)

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Question 968202: Write the equation of the line that passes through each pair of points.
(0,4) (-2,0)
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Fombitz:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of the line that passes through each pair of points.
(0,4) (-2,0)
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x/-2 + y/4 = 1
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4x - 2y = -8
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y = 2x+4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First find the slope,
m=%280-4%29%2F%28-2-0%29=%28-4%29%2F%28-2%29=2
Use the point slope form of a line,
y-4=2%28x-0%29
y=2x%2B4