Question

Which of the following is a point-slope equation of a line that passes through

the points (-1,4) and (8,-2)?

Answer 1

The Answer is: y = -2/3x + 10/3

Explanation:

Given points (-1, 4) and (8, -2) first find the slope:

m = (y - y1)/(x - x1)

m = (4 - (-2)) / (-1 - 8)

m = 4 + 2 / -9

m = -6/9 = -2/3

Use the point slope form and point (8, -2) and slove for y:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - (-2) = -2/3(x - 8)

y + 2 = -2/3x + 16/3

y = -2/3x + 16/3 - 2

y = -2/3x + 16/3 - 6/3

y = -2/3x + 10/3

Proof using the point (-1, 4):

f(-1) = -2/3(-1) + 10/3

= 2/3 + 10/3

= 12/3 = 4, giving point (-1, 4)

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