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OpenStudy (sandraf8129):

which of the following is the equation of a line that passes through the points (1,6) and (2,1) ? A. y=-5x+11 B. Y=2x+1 C. y=5x-1 D. y=-5x+1

OpenStudy (sandraf8129):

would it be A ?

OpenStudy (lhgraythorn):

Yes, you are correct. The slope is 5/1, and it is pointing in the negative direction, hence -5x, and it meets the y axis at +11.

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