Jamarquis W.
asked • 10/11/17
Writ an equation of a line through (2,-4) that is parallel to a line that goes through (6,2) and (-2,6)
Carol H.
answered • 10/11/17
Experienced Mathematics Tutor w/ Master's Degree in Math
(6,2) and (-2,6)
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
m = (6-2)/(-2-6)
m = 4/-8 = -1/2
y - y1 = m(x-x1)
y - (-4) = (-1/2)(x-2)
y + 4 = -1/2 x + 1
y = -1/2 x - 3
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