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Y = -7x - 2
Use the two points given to find the slope (m)
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
m = ( 12-5 ) / (-2 - (-1))
m = -7
Now we have y = -7x + b where 'b' is our y-intercept. We can solve for 'b' by choosing one of the (x,y) coordinate points and plugging them in.
Let's choose the point (-1,5). Plug -1 in for 'x' and 5 in for 'y' and solve for 'b'.
y = -7x + b
5 = -7(-1) + b
b = -2
Final eqn: y = -7x - 2
Answer:
x = 2/3 or x = -1
Step-by-step explanation by completing the square:
Solve for x:
3 x^2 + x - 2 = 0
Divide both sides by 3:
x^2 + x/3 - 2/3 = 0
Add 2/3 to both sides:
x^2 + x/3 = 2/3
Add 1/36 to both sides:
x^2 + x/3 + 1/36 = 25/36
Write the left hand side as a square:
(x + 1/6)^2 = 25/36
Take the square root of both sides:
x + 1/6 = 5/6 or x + 1/6 = -5/6
Subtract 1/6 from both sides:
x = 2/3 or x + 1/6 = -5/6
Subtract 1/6 from both sides:
Answer: x = 2/3 or x = -1
