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Find the equation of the line through (-1,2) and (3,-4).

  1. 3 x - 2 y + 7 = 0
  2. 3 x + 2 y - 1 = 0
  3. 2 x + 3 y - 4 = 0
  4. 3 x + 2 y + 1 = 0

Answer

B. 3 x + 2 y - 1 = 0

Solution

Slope =-4-2/3-(-1)=- 32. Then y-2=- 32(x+1) 3x+2y-1=0.

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