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Complete the equations of the line through (-9,7) and (-6,-3)
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Q:
Complete the equations of the line through (-9,7) and (-6,-3)
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A:
In point slope form, the equation is y-7=(-10/3)(x+9). In slope-intercept form, it is y=(-10/3)x-23.
First find the slope of the line. The formula for slope is
m=(y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)
Using our points, we have
m=(-3-7)/(-6--9) = -10/3
Plug this into point slope form:
y-y₁=m(x-x₁)
y-7=(-10/3)(x--9)
y-7=(-10/3)(x+9)
Using the distributive property:
y-7=(-10/3)*x+(-10/3)*9
y-7=(-10/3)x-90/3
y-7=(-10/3)x-30
Add 7 to both sides:
y=(-10/3)x-23