SOLUTION: Hey, I'm not to sure how to solve these two questions, if possible are you able to help me please. (use algebra to work out your answers) A straight line passes through the p

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Question 875219: Hey, I'm not to sure how to solve these two questions, if possible are you able to help me please.
(use algebra to work out your answers)
A straight line passes through the points (2, 2) and (17, 7)
(i) Calculate the gradient of the line.
(ii) Find the equation of the line.
Would be much help, as I just can't solve it.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
(2, 2) and
(17, 7) m(gradient) = -5/-15 = 1/3
Using point-slope
y - 2 = (1/3)(x-2)
y = (1/3)x - 3/2 + 4/2
y = (1/3)x + 1/2 0r x - 3y = -3/2
Need to know!
m+=%28y%5B2%5D+-+y%5B1%5D%29%2F%28x%5B2%5D+-+x%5B1%5D+%29
point-slope form, y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+m%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29