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Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points.
(-1,5) and (2, - 7)


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Answer:

The equation of the straight line is 4x +y = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step(i):-

Given points are (-1,5) and ( 2,-7)

Slope of the line

[tex]m =\frac{y_{2}-y_{1} }{x_{2} -x_{1} } =\frac{-7-5}{2-(-1)} = \frac{-12}{3} = -4[/tex]

slope of the line m = -4

Step(ii):-

The equation of the straight line passing through the point (-1,5) and having slope 'm' = -4

[tex]y - y_{1} = m( x-x_{1} )[/tex]

y - 5 = -4 ( x-(-1))

y -5 = -4 x -4

4 x + y -5 +4=0

4x +y -1 =0

Final answer:-

The equation of the straight line is 4x +y = 1

 

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