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| Question 998862:  3. Write the equation of the line passing through the points (0, -4) and (-2, 2).
 Answer by Alan3354(69443)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Write the equation of the line passing through the points (0-4) and (-2,2). ----------
 The simplest way:
 Step 1, find the slope, m
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 m = diffy/diffx = -6/2 = -3
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 Step 2:
 y-y1 = m*(x-x1) where (x1,y1) is either point.
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 y+4 = -3*(x)
 3x + y = -4
 
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