Question

Write the equation of the line in point slope form that passes through (2,2) and (5,1)

Answer 1

`y-2 = -(1)/(3) (x-2)`

Explanation:

`\boxed{m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) }`

`m=(1-2)/(5-2)`

`=-(1)/(3)`

`\boxed{y-y_1=m(x-x_1)}`

Can either use (2,2) or (5,1) as (x₁, y₁)

`y-2 = -(1)/(3) (x-2)`