SOLUTION: How would I be able to find the equation of the line given that it has more than two points. If it's probable, may you cite an example in doing so, say we have 5 points?
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Question 1096626: How would I be able to find the equation of the line given that it has more than two points. If it's probable, may you cite an example in doing so, say we have 5 points? Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Only TWO points are needed for the line's equation. If the other point or points do not satisfy the equation, then they are not on the found line.
"...say we have 5 points.."
Like just said, take any two points and find the equation for the line. Any of the other three points not satisfy the equation? Then the five points do not all lie on the same line.
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