Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (1,9) 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 (1,9) and (−3,2). 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 with the given points (1,9) and (−3,2).m=−3−12−9m=−4−7m=47
Choose point: Choose one of the points to use in the point-slope form equation. We can use either (1,9) or (−3,2). Let's use (1,9).
Write equation: Write the equation of the line in point-slope form using the slope m=47 and the point (1,9). The point-slope form is y−y1=m(x−x1).Substitute m=47 and the point (1,9) into the equation:y−9=(47)(x−1)
Check simplification: Check the equation to ensure it is fully simplified and in the correct form. The equation y−9=47(x−1) is already in the simplest point-slope form.
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