Question

Part 1: Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (3, 4) and (–3, –8) in point-slope form.

Part 2: Using complete sentences, explain whether or not it matters which point is used in the final answer. Also explain why you chose the point you did.

Answer 1

subtract your points; and stack y over x to get the slope

( 3, 4 )
-(-3,-8)
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6 ,12 ; slope = y/x = 12/6 = 2

y-Py = m(x-Px) ; P(3,4)

y-4 = 2(x-3)