SOLUTION: write an equation for (-1,-7) and (-8,-2)

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Question 731754: write an equation for (-1,-7) and (-8,-2)
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x1 y1 x2 y2
-1 -7 -8 -2

The general equation of the line when co-ordinates of two points are given is










7 y- 49 = -5 x 5

7 y= -5 x+ 54
/ 7
1 y= - 5/ 7 x+ 54/ 7



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