SOLUTION: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form. Passing through (-5, -7) and (-8, -6) A. y - 7 = -1/3 (x - 5) or y - 6 = -1/3 (x - 8)

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Question 1065367: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form.
Passing through (-5, -7) and (-8, -6)
A.
y - 7 = -1/3 (x - 5) or y - 6 = -1/3 (x - 8)
B.
y + 7 = -1/3 (x + 8) or y + 6 = -1/3 (x + 5)
C.
y + 7 = -1/3 (x + 5) or y + 6 = -1/3 (x + 8)
D.
y + 7 = -1/3 x - 5 or y + 6 = -1/3 x + 7

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y-k=m(x-h) for slope m and given point on line (h,k).

Your slope, m=%28-6-%28-7%29%29%2F%28-8-%28-5%29%29=1%2F%28-3%29=-1%2F3;
Choice either point. If choosing (-5,-7), then you have line fitting y%2B7=-%281%2F3%29%28x%2B5%29.