Question

Find the equation, in standard form, of the linebpasing through the points (5,1) and (-2,3).

Answer 1

y - 1 = -2/7(x - 5)

Explanation:

Standard form:

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

Find the slope:

3 - 1 / -2 - 5

2 / -7

-2/7

x₁ = 5

y₁ = 1

Answer 2

Explanation:

=(y-y1)=Y2-Y1/X2-X1(X-X1)