SOLUTION: I have two points. (4,-6) and (-2,0) how do I create two equations that represent the line that passes through these points? Thank you

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Question 1012866: I have two points. (4,-6) and (-2,0)
how do I create two equations that represent the line that passes through these points?
Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I have two points. (4,-6) and (-2,0)
how do I create two equations that represent the line that passes through these points?
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Two points determine one line, not two.
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Form:: y = mx + b is the form of the equation of the line.
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slope = m = (0--6)/(-2-4) = 6/-6 = -1
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Solve for "b" using one of the points and the fact that m = -1
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Using (-2,0) you get:
0 = -1*-2 + b
b = -2
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Equation:
y = -x - 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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