SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line passing through the point (1,-2) and the mid point of the line segment with end points (-5,-2) and (3,6).

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Question 899997: Find the equation of the line passing through the point (1,-2) and the mid point of the line segment with end points (-5,-2) and (3,6).
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
mid point of the line segment with end points
(-5,-2) and
( 3,6). midpoint (-4,2)
(1,-2)
(-4,2) m = -4/5
y + 2 = (-4/5)(x+5)
y = (-4/5)x -6

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