Find the point-slope form of the equation of the line passing through the points (–6, –4) and (2, –5).

Question

Find the point-slope form of the equation of the line passing through the points (–6, –4) and (2, –5).

Answer 1

slope = m = 1/-8 = -1/8 = (-4+5)(-6-2)

plug either point into the general equation, y-h = m(x-k) let (k,h) = 2,-5

y+5 = (-1/8)(x-2)