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How do I write a General Linear Equation(Ax+By=C) through the 2 points(-2,1) & (2,-2)?

Can you help me out with the steps I am suppose to take to solve this particular problem?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    m=(1-(-2))/(-2-2)=-3/4

    y=-3/4x+b

    1=-3/4(-2)+b

    1=3/2+b

    1/2=b

    y=-3/4x+1/2

    Multiply the whole equation by 4

    4y=-3x+2

    3x+4y=2

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