SOLUTION: Write an equation in point-slope form, y – y1 = m(x – x1), of the line through points (4, –4) and (1, 2). Use (4, –4) as the point (x1, y1).

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Question 880110: Write an equation in point-slope form, y – y1 = m(x – x1), of the line through points (4, –4) and (1, 2). Use (4, –4) as the point (x1, y1).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use formula for slope.
m=%282-%28-4%29%29%2F%281-4%29=-2

Fill the given data into the point-slope formula.
y-%28-4%29=-2%28x-4%29, and you might want to simplify the left member.