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Show that for every number $t,$ the point $(5-3 t, 7-4 t)$ is on the line containing the points (2,3) and (5,7).
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The slope, m, is given by the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) Using the given points, we have: m = (7 - 3) / (5 - 2) = 4 / 3 Show more…
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