# SOLUTION: Find an equation for the line with the given properties,express the equation in slope-intercept form. P=(-3,-5) and Q=(-2,-3) What is equation line?

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 Click here to see ALL problems on Linear Algebra Question 626708: Find an equation for the line with the given properties,express the equation in slope-intercept form. P=(-3,-5) and Q=(-2,-3) What is equation line?Answer by jim_thompson5910(28598)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! First let's find the slope of the line through the points and Note: is the first point . So this means that and . Also, is the second point . So this means that and . Start with the slope formula. Plug in , , , and Subtract from to get Subtract from to get Reduce So the slope of the line that goes through the points and is Now let's use the point slope formula: Start with the point slope formula Plug in , , and Rewrite as Rewrite as Distribute Multiply Subtract 5 from both sides. Combine like terms. So the equation that goes through the points and is -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com Also, please consider visiting my website: http://www.freewebs.com/jimthompson5910/home.html and making a donation. Thank you Jim --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------