hey guys need a little help!!! (1/4,-1/2) and (3/4,5) this is asking me to find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. please help!!

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amistre64 · Answer

subtract one form the other; slope it; and use the slope point form of an equation to define it

anonymous · Answer

first find the slope:$$m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$$
$$=\frac{-\frac{1}{2}-5}{\frac{3}{4}-\frac{1}{4}}$$

anonymous · Answer

hello amistre!

amistre64 · Answer

(3/4 ,5)
-(1/4,-1/2)
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   1/2, 11/2 ; slope = y/x = 11

amistre64 · Answer

hi sat :)

amistre64 · Answer

y = 11(x-1/4)-1/2

anonymous · Answer

$$=\frac{-\frac{11}{2}}{\frac{1}{2}}=-11$$

anonymous · Answer

i got -11 yes?

amistre64 · Answer

y = 11x -11/4-1/2

amistre64 · Answer

nope, both x and y are the same sign

anonymous · Answer

oops no sorry amistre has it

anonymous · Answer

you are right it is 11, my fault

amistre64 · Answer

y = 11x -13/4 i thnk

amistre64 · Answer

-44x +4y = -13

44x -4y = 13 maybe?

amistre64 · Answer

the 'equation of a line' can take many forms; general, standard, slope int, slope point, etc..