SOLUTION: Linear equation for (1, -2) and (-1, -1)

SOLUTION: Linear equation for (1, -2) and (-1, -1)

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Question 785322: Linear equation for (1, -2) and (-1, -1)
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x1 y1 x2 y2
1 -2 -1 -1

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

2 y+ 4 = -1 x+ -1

2 y= -1 x -5
/ 2
y= - 1/ 2 x -5/ 2

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