Based on the points you've provided for line h:
- \( (-16, 7) \)
- \( (-8, 1) \)
- \( (-4, -2) \)
- \( (12, -14) \)
We can calculate the slope of the line by choosing two points. Let's use the points \((-16, 7)\) and \((-8, 1)\).
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Calculate the slope (m) using the formula:
\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{1 - 7}{-8 + 16} = \frac{-6}{8} = -\frac{3}{4}
\]
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Use the slope-point form of the equation of a line:
\[
y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)
\]
Using point \((-16, 7)\):
\[
y - 7 = -\frac{3}{4}(x + 16)
\]
Simplifying this:
\[
y - 7 = -\frac{3}{4}x - 12
\]
\[
y = -\frac{3}{4}x - 5
\]
So, the equation for line h is:
\[
y = -\frac{3}{4}x - 5
\]
For line j, since you mentioned it's represented graphically but didn’t provide specific details, I cannot derive its equation without more information. However, if you analyze the graphical representation, you'll need to find two points on line j and calculate its slope and y-intercept similarly, resulting in a distinct equation.
Once you have both equations, the system of equations will look like:
- Line h: \(y = -\frac{3}{4}x - 5\)
- Line j: (equation from the graph)
If you can provide the equation for line j or a few points from it, I could help you finalize the system of equations.
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