Write an equation of the line that passes through the points (4,-2) and (1,7) . Write the equation in general form.
A) $y = - \frac { 1 } { 3 } x + 10$
B) $y = 3 x - 14$
C) $y = - 3 x + 10$
D) $y = 3 x + 10$
E) $y = \frac { 1 } { 3 } x - 14$

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The slope of the line through the points (4,-2) and (1,7) is $-3$. Using point-slope form, the equation is $y + 2 = -3(x - 4)$, which simplifies to $y = -3x + 10$.

Write an Equation of the Line That Passes Through the Points