Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - Equations of Lines - Exercise Set - Page 173: 55

Answer

$f(x)=-x+7$

Work Step by Step

The slope is: $m=\frac{2-6}{5-1}$ $m=\frac{-4}{4}$ $m=-1$ Use point-slope form: $y-6=-1(x-1)$ $y=-x+1+6$ $f(x)=-x+7$
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