Point slope form

Question

Enter an equation in point-slope form for the line. (-8,-8)  and  (-7,9)

Answer 1

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

 

m = (-8 - 9)/[-8 - (-7)] = ?

 

Choose either ordered pair for (x₁,y₁), and plug x₁, y₁, and m into the equation,