Find the equation of the line through the points (9,−2) and (1,6).

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Nohat · Answer 1 · 2024-02-01T22:03:05+0000

Answer: y = -x + 7

Explanation:

Find the gradient of the line,
(y1 - y2)/(x1- x2)

gradient =
(-2-6)/(9-1) = -1

equation of line =
y = mx + c , where m is the gradient

sub any of the points,

(9,-2)

-2 = -1(9) + c

c = 7

equation is y = -x + 7