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[10 points, algebra 2-simplifying complex fractions]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?

What is the area of this figure. select from the drop down box menu to correctly complete the statement shows a rectangle 3in. by 16in. and a trapezoid center is 10 in. by 5 in. answers are 128 136 153 258

Aline passes through the points (5,4) and (2.1). part a.) what is the slope of the line that passes through these points? show work. part b.) what is the equation of the line that passes through these points. show work. part c.) where does the line intercept on the x& y axis? show work