SOLUTION: What is point-slope form of an equation of the line through the points (–3, 8) and (7, 6). Use (–3, 8) as the point for the equation.
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Question 361318: What is point-slope form of an equation of the line through the points (–3, 8) and (7, 6). Use (–3, 8) as the point for the equation. Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
Use the two-point form of an equation of a line to derive an equation for the desired line:
where and are the coordinates of the given points.
Once you have made the appropriate substitutions and done the indicated arithmetic, rearrange your equation into slope-intercept () form by solving for
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is point-slope form of an equation of the line through the points (–3, 8) and (7, 6). Use (–3, 8) as the point for the equation.
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slope = (6-8)/(7--3) = -2/10 = -1/5
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an Form:
8 = (-1/5)(-3)+b
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b = 8 - 3/5
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b = 37/5
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Equation:
y = (-1/5)x+(37/5)
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Stan H.
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