Question

What is the equation of the line, in point slope form, that passes through the points (4,8) and (2,-2)

Answer 1

Explanation:

1) point slope form is:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y1=8

x1=4

m=(slope)

to find m: y2-y1/x2-x1

hence

-2-8/2-4=-10/-2=5

m=5:

y-8=5(x+4)