\"slope\"\"

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Given points are \"\"

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Next, find the slope.

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\"\"

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Substitute \"\"4 for y2,  2 for y1, 3 for x2, and \"\"1 for x1  in slope formula.

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\"\"

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\"\"                              (Product of two same signs is positive)

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\"\"                             (Add: \"\")

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\"\"                                    (Subtract: \"\")

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\"\"                              (Simplify) \ \

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\"\"                                     (Cancel common terms)\"\"

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You know the slope and a point on the line, so use point - slope form \"\"

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with either given point to write an equation of line.

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Choose \"\"

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\"\"             (Substitute 2 for y1, \"\"1 for x1 and \"\")

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\"\"                    (Product of two same signs is positive)

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\"\"               (Apply distributive property: \"\")

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\"\"                       (Multiply: \"\")\"\"

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\"\"          (Add to 2 each side)

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\"\"                (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                       (Apply additive identity property: \"\")

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\"\"

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To add fractions the denominators must be equal.

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Find the least common denominator (LCD).

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Write the prime factorization of each denominator.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Multiply the highest power of each factor in either number.

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\"\"

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LCD of the fractions is 2.

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Rewrite the equivalent fractions using the LCD.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Rewrite the expression using the LCD.

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\"\"

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\"\"                              (Add: \"\")\"\"

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The equation of line is \"\".