SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. (-7,-2) and (-5,-3)

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Question 960638: Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. (-7,-2) and (-5,-3)
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Point-Slope Form:

y-%28-3%29=%28%28-3-%28-2%29%29%2F%28-5-%28-7%29%29%29x-%28-5%29

and then simplify.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. (-7,-2) and (-5,-3)
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Find the slope, m
m = diffy/diffx
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Use either point for (x1,y1)
y - y1 = m*(x - x1)
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