Question

Write an equation of the line in point-slope form that passes through the given points.

(4,-5) and (-4,-8)

Answer 1

Answer: y+5=3/8*(x-4)

Step-by-step explanation: Find the slope using m = y2-y1/x2-x2 which is the change of y over change of x, so the slope is m=3/8. Use the slope 3/8, and a given point (4, -5) to substitute for x1 and y1 in point slope form y -y1 = m(x-x1). So y-(-5)=3/8*(x-(4)). Now we simplify the equation so it's y+5=3/8*(x-4).