Question 261979
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The formula for the slope of a line is:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ m\ =\ \frac{y_1\ -\ y_2}{x_1\ -\ x_2} ]


Substitute the given values:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ -17\ =\ \frac{x\ -\ \left(3x\,+\,1\right)}{-1\ -\ 4} ]


Solve for *[tex \Large x]


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
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