Line through (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) : x = x1 + t (x2 - x1), y = y1 + t (y2 - y1) use your result to find a set of parametric equations for the line or conic. (enter your answers as a comma-separated list.) line: passes through (0, 0) and (4, - 4)

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Line through (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) : x = x1 + t (x2 - x1), y = y1 + t (y2 - y1) use your result to find a set of parametric equations for the line or conic. (enter your answers as a comma-separated list.) line: passes through (0, 0) and (4, - 4)

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Destinee Hunt · Answer 1

You are given (x1, y1) = (0, 0) and (x2, y2) = (4, - 4). You can use these numbers in the given parametric equations:

... x = 0 + t (4 - 0)

... y = 0 + t (-4 - 0)

When simplifiied, these parametric equations become

... x = 4t

... y = - 4t