SOLUTION: Ashley was given 2 points. (4,-6) and (-2,0)
And was asked to create an equation that represents the line that passes through these points. Write 2 equations.
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And was asked to create an equation that represents the line that passes through these points. Write 2 equations.
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Question 1013246: Ashley was given 2 points. (4,-6) and (-2,0)
And was asked to create an equation that represents the line that passes through these points. Write 2 equations.
I am drawing a blank on how this is done Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the slope(m) of a line is defined by dividing the difference in y-coordinates by the difference in x-coordinates. We are given two points, therefore
m = (0 - (-6)) / (-2 -4) = 6 / -6 = -1
the slope intercept for of a line is y = mx + b, therefore
y = -x + b
then we use one of the points, say (4,-6) to find b
-6 = -4 + b
b = -2
now we have the following
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slope intercept form
y = -x -2 and
point slope form
(y-(-6)) = -(x-4)
y+6 = -(x-4)
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here is a graph of the line
