Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (−3,8) and (3,2). Put your answer in fully simplified point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal line.Answer:
Q. Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (−3,8) and (3,2). Put your answer in fully simplified point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal line.Answer:
Calculate the Slope: Calculate the slopem of the line using the formula m=x2−x1y2−y1 with the given points (−3,8) and (3,2).m=3−(−3)2−8m=6−6m=−1
Use Point-Slope Form: Now that we have the slope, we can use one of the points and the slope to write the equation in point-slope form. The point-slope form is y−y1=m(x−x1). Let's use the point (−3,8). y−8=−1(x−(−3))y−8=−1(x+3)
Simplify the Equation: Simplify the equation to get the final point-slope form. y−8=−1(x+3)y−8=−x−3
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