Question

A line passes through the points (5,4) and (2,1) .What is the equation of the line that passes through these points? SHOW WORK​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

y = x - 1

Explanation:

The point-slope form of an equation of a line:

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

m - slope

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (5, 4) and (2, 1). Substitute:

`m=(1-4)/(2-5)=(-3)/(-3)=1\\\\y-1=1(x-2)`

`y-1=x-2` add 1 to both sides

`y=x-1`