Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (8,5)(8,5) and (-8,-5)(−8,−5). Put your answer in fully reduced point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal line

Answer 1

Given the points (8,5) and (-8,-5)

Slope = -5 - 5 / -8 - 8 = -10/-16 = 5/8

Point slope form is "y - y₁ = m(x - x₁) where "m" is the slope and (x₁,y₁) is a coordinate on the line.

so,

either y - 5 = 5/8(x - 8) or y + 5 = 5/8(x + 8) would be equations of lines passing through those points.