Question

Write an equation of the line the passes through (-5,8) and (-3,-8)

Answer 1

Well, first you have to find the gradient in which the formula is:
\[y = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\]
Then the equation of the line is: \[y=mx+b\]
This is where you sub the \(y\) value; \(m\) value, and \(x\) value that is given to find \(b\).
After that the equation of the line passing through the points \(x_1,y_1),(x_2,y_2\) is found!
Try it; if you haven't!

Answer 2

Well, then tell me what you get. Or tell me where you are having problems if you have not solved it.

Answer 3

I solved It But I Dont Know How To Work it At All @Mimi_x3

Answer 4

Where are you having problems?

Answer 5

All Of It @Mimi_x3

Answer 6

\((-5, 8)\) \((-3,-8)\) => \((x_1,y_1),(x_2,y_2)\)
Then sub it in; into the gradient formula given.

Answer 7

i Know that part i just dont know to put it in a formula @Mimi_x3

Answer 8

Can you show me what you have tried?

Answer 9

I got 2/16 @Mimi_x3

Answer 10

\[y = \frac{-8-8}{-3-5} = \frac{-16}{-8}\]

Answer 11

That should be \(m\) not \(y\)

Answer 12

now how do you put in the equation @Mimi_x3

Answer 13

the equation \(y=mx+b\)

Answer 14

you tell me what is the \(y\) value?

Answer 15

from \(( (-5,8) and (-3,-8)\)