SOLUTION: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form. Passing through (-5, -3) and (-3, -8)

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Question 1176537: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form.
Passing through (-5, -3) and (-3, -8)

Found 3 solutions by ewatrrr, Solver92311, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
the standard slope-intercept form for an equation of a line is:
   where m is the slope and b the y-intercept.  
(-5, -3) and 
(-3, -8)  m = 5/-2 = (-5/2)

***Using point-slope form, 
 y + 8 = (-5/2)(x + 3)
     y = (-5/2)x - 15/2 - 16/2
     y = (-5/2)x  - 31/2

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

Answer by Solver92311(821)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Use the slope formula to calculate :



Then use the point-slope form:



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Point-slope is the general form for linear equations.
given:
Passing through (, ) and (, )
find a slope first:





..........use one point











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