A triangle has vertices A (1,1) B (2,4) and C (4,2). Line p is parallel to side AB and contains point C. Write an equation for l

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A triangle has vertices A (1,1) B (2,4) and C (4,2). Line p is parallel to side AB and contains point C. Write an equation for l

ine p. Part 1. Find the slope of AB. Show your work. Part 2. Use the slope from Part 1 and point C to write an equation for line p in slope-intercept form. Show your work.

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zubka84 [21] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-15T01:32:25+03:00

zubka84 [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

part 1: slope of AB : 3

equation of line p: y = 3x -10

Step-by-step explanation:

part 1: slope of AB = (4-1) / (2-1) = 3

part 2: y = mx + b

b = 2 - (3 × 4) = -10

equation: y = 3x -10