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3 years ago

Write an equation that models the points (-1,4) and (3,2)

Mathematics

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LenKa [72]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

y=mx+b

m=(y2-y1)/((x2-x1)=(2-4)/(3- -1)=-2/4=-.5

y=-.5(3)+b, using point (3,2)

2=-1.5+b

b=3.5

y= -.5x+3.5

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