Question

Write the equation of the line shown in point slope form (1,2) (3,6)

Answer 1

The point-slope form:

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\\\\m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (1, 2) and (3, 6). Substitute:

`m=(6-2)/(3-1)=(4)/(2)=2\\\\\boxed{y-2=2(x-1)}`