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Find the equation of the line through the points (-2, 1) and (-\(\frac{1}{2}\), 4)

Find the equation of the line through the points (-2, 1) and (-\(\frac{1}{2}\), 4)
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  • A Y = 2x - 3
  • B Y = 2x + 5
  • C Y = 3x - 2
  • D Y = 2x + 1
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(\frac{y - y_1}{x + x_1}\) = \(\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x - x_1}\)
\(\frac{y - 1}{x + 2}\) = \(\frac{4 - 1}{-\frac{1}{2} + 2}\)
= \(\frac{y - 1}{x + 2}\) = \(\frac{3}{\frac{3}{2}}\)
y = 2x + 5

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