Question

How to find an equation of two points

Answer 1

Start by finding the gradient, which is m.
The concept of gradient represents the rate of change from a point to another point within a timeframe or distance. This can be solved using the rise over run formula:


`m = (y_1 - y_2)/(x_1 - x_2)`, where
`(x_1, y_1)` and
`(x_2, y_2)` are the points.

Now, the equation passes through both points, so either point will have to satisfy the equation. Thus, we can put them into point-gradient form.


`y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)`, where
`(x_1, y_1)` represent a point that the line passes through. You can rearrange it to yield an equation with y being the subject.