Quiz 2
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Complete the equation of the line through \( (2,1) \) and \( (5,-8) \). Use exact numbers.

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Final equation: y - 1 = -3(x - 2)

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Step 1 ：Find the slope m: m = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\) = \(\frac{-8 - 1}{5 - 2}\) = \(-3\)

Step 2 ：Use point-slope form: y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Step 3 ：Final equation: y - 1 = -3(x - 2)