Show that the equation of a line through (x 1 , y 1 ) and (x 2

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Show that the equation of a line through (x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) is given by the determinant equation in Exercises 53.

Data from exercise 53

Use the determinant to write an equation of the line passing through (3, -5) and (-2, 6). Then expand the determinant, expressing the line’s equation in slope-intercept form.

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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