Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Review of Equations of Lines and Writing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - Exercise Set - Page 574: 58

Answer

$y=-7/2*x-16$

Work Step by Step

$(-4, -2)$ and $(-6,5)$ $m=(5--2)/(-6--4)$ $m=7/-2$ $m=-7/2$ $y=mx+b$ $5=-6*(-7/2)+b$ $5=42/2+b$ $5=21+b$ $5-21=21+b-21$ $-16=b$ $y=-7/2*x-16$
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