Exponents relating to linear equations- help

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To find the equation of the line passing through the points (1, π) and (π₂, π⁴), the gradient was calculated using the formula (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁). Initially, confusion arose with the gradient calculation, leading to incorrect results. However, the correct gradient was determined to be m = π₂ - 3. Ultimately, the equation of the line was found to be y = π₂(x), confirming the solution was correct. This highlights the importance of accurately calculating the gradient in linear equations.
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So I need to find the equation of the line passing through (1,∏) (∏₂,∏⁴) sorry, the two would only do sub script not super script but does represent squared.

So I had to find the gradient first, so that I could then sub that along with x and y into y=mx+c but I got stuck trying to find the gradient because there is pi4-pi2 / pi2-1.

How do i figure this out? i tried two things and ended up with pi - 1/pi and then pi2-3.. neither of these seem like gradients?
 
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never mind! i figured it out- it was m= pi2-3, and i ended up with an answer of y=pi2(x) which was correct! :)
 

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