Q. Complete the point-slope equation of the line through (−4,8) and (4,4). Use exact numbers.y−4=□
Find the slope: First, find the slopem of the line using the slope formula m=x2−x1y2−y1 where (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are the given points.So, m=4−(−4)4−8
Calculate the slope: Now, calculate the slope: m=8−4=−21.
Use point-slope form: Next, use the point-slope formy−y1=m(x−x1). We can use either point, but let's use (4,4). So, y−4=(−21)(x−4).
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