## tinaballerina Group Title Which is the equation to the line passing through points (2, -7) and (5, -1)? one year ago one year ago

1. tinaballerina

y = 2x - 8 y = - 2x + 9 y = 2x - 11 y = - 2x + 6

2. tinaballerina

3. hartnn

do u know how to find slope when 2 points are given ?

4. tinaballerina

No

5. hartnn

The slope of the line through points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by : $$\huge m=\frac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}$$ now,just put the values and find m.

6. hartnn

could u find m=... ?

7. tinaballerina

No, im having a difficult time, i think its due to the early-ness. haha

8. hartnn

$$\huge m=\frac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}=\frac{-7-(-1)}{2-5}=...?$$

9. tinaballerina

-6/-3

10. hartnn

m= -6/-3 = ..... ?

11. Kainui

It might be easier if you have a graphing calculator. Make a line that looks like: y=(2/3)x and then change the slope around a bit to figure it out and see why the slope is rise/run by going to the "trace" option on your calculator and trying things out, like when x=3.

12. tinaballerina

2

13. hartnn

yes, m=2

14. Compassionate

Now use the first points given and the slope. Plug it into the equation: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

15. hartnn

now take any point, say (5,-1) and put it in y - y1 = m(x - x1)

16. hartnn

x1=5,m=2,y1=-1 isolate y

17. tinaballerina

-_-

18. Compassionate

Tina, let me make it easier for you. y - y1 = m(x - x1) y - (-1) = 2(x - 5) <-- Solve for y

19. tinaballerina

Good lord this is terrible. I feel so confused.

20. Compassionate

Okay. What are you confused with?

21. tinaballerina

Nothing. I think i'm going to skip this! I have to have it done by later tonight. I think im going to rest now haha thanks though:)

22. Compassionate

Bye.