SOLUTION: Find the point-slope form of the equation of the line passing through the points (–2, 2) and (–4, –8). Can some one help me with this problem plz , i got independent studies & i ne

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Question 439383: Find the point-slope form of the equation of the line passing through the points (–2, 2) and (–4, –8). Can some one help me with this problem plz , i got independent studies & i need to fet 70% or more to succeed to the next test but im only passing up to 67% Help me please.
Found 2 solutions by robertb, solver91311:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope = m = %28-8-2%29%2F%28-4--2%29+=+%28-10%29%2F%28-2%29+=+5
==> The equation of the line is y--8 = 5(x--4), or y+8 = 5(x+4).
You can also have y - 2 = 5(x--2), or y-2 = 5(x+2).
Both are correct .

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the two-point form of an equation of a line:



where and are the coordinates of the given points.

Then do the arithmetic to calculate



which transforms the two point form to the point slope form:



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