38.9k views
4 votes
Write the equation of the line that passes through the given points. (5/8,1/2) and (7/8,0)

User Yastanub
by
3.6k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

Slope: (0 - 1/2)/(7/8 - 5/8) = (-1/2) / (2/8)

= -8/4 = -2

b = 1/2 - (-2)(5/8)

b = 0 - (-2)(7/8)

b = 14/8 = 7/4

y = -2x + 7/4

User Dan Bonachea
by
4.5k points