Use the Slope-Intercept Form to Write an Equation of the Line

question 361

Multiple Choice

Use the slope-intercept form to write an equation of the line that passes through the given points. Use
function notation where y = f(x) .
- $( 2 , - 3 )$ and $( - 7 , - 11 )$

• A) \(f ( x ) = \frac { 9 } { 8 } x - \frac { 43 } { 9 }\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = \frac { 8 } { 9 } x - \frac { 43 } { 9 }\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = - \frac { 9 } { 8 } x - \frac { 1 } { 9 }\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = - \frac { 8 } { 9 } x - \frac { 1 } { 9 }\)

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