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line passes through the point (5,1) and has a slope of 2 write an equation for this line

find the equation for the line 1,-5 and -4,3

find the equation for the line -2,-1 and -3,4

write equations for the horizontal and vertical lines passing through point (-1,9)

consider the line -8x-2y=-5 what is the slope of the line perpendicular and parallel line

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This solution gives step by step method on how to find equations of the line when given:
1. Two points
2. One point and slope

It also details how to find equations of the horizontal and vertical lines passing through a given point.

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Hi. Can you please grade 5. Thanks.

1. Line passes through the point (5,1) and has a slope of 2 write an equation for this line

Solution:
y-1 = 2(x-5)
y-1 = 2x - 10
y = 2x -9

2. Find the equation for the line 1,-5 and -4,3

Solution:
Find gradient: (3-(-5)) / ...

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