Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (6,6) and (7,−5). 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 (6,6) and (7,−5). Put your answer in fully simplified point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal line.Answer:
Calculate slope: Calculate the slopem of the line using the formula m=x2−x1y2−y1. Given points: (6,6) and (7,−5). Slope m = 7−6−5−6=1−11=−11.
Use point-slope form: Use the point-slope form of the equation of a line: y−y1=m(x−x1).We can use either of the two points for (x1,y1). Let's use the first point (6,6).Point-slope form: y−6=−11(x−6).
Simplify equation: Simplify the equation if necessary.In this case, the equation is already in point-slope form and does not need further simplification.Final equation: y−6=−11(x−6).
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