Question

Find the equation in terms of X the line through the point

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

For a straight line, the slope of the line can be obtained when the coordinates of two points on the line are known. If the coordinates are (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂), the slope is given as

`Slope=m=\frac{Change\text{ in y}}{Change\text{ in x}}=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

For this question,

(x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are (-2, 6) and (2, -10)

`\text{Slope = }(-10-6)/(2-(-2))=(-16)/(2+2)=(-16)/(4)=-4`

Slope = m = -4