The coordinates of the 3 of the vértices of a parallelogram are (-7, 3), (-6, 1), and (-4, 5). What is the equation for the line containing the side opposite the side containing the first two vertices?

We know, opposite sides are parallelogram is parallel, therefore slopes are equal.

Slope of line one :

So, equation of other line passing through (-4,5) and have slope of -0.5 is :

y-5 = -0.5( x-(-4))

y-5 = -0.5x - 2

y  + 1/2x = 3

2y + x = 6

Therefore, equation of line containing the (-4, 5) is 2y + x = 6.

Hence, this is the required solution.

step-by-step explanation:

first, eliminate the parenthesis:

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second, group like terms:

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third, combine like terms:

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