How do you do this the format is y-y1=m(X-X1)
The problem:
(-3,-5) (6,1)
I need to put that in point slope form any help??

Question

How do you do this the format is y-y1=m(X-X1)
The problem:
(-3,-5) (6,1) 
I need to put that in point slope form any help??

anonymous · Answer

First, find your slope by using the formula Y2-Y1/X2-X1

anonymous · Answer

i did that it is -6/-9

anonymous · Answer

but to negatives make a positive right?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

so it would be a [positive fraction.. then after that what would u do?

anonymous · Answer

Simplify 6/9 to 2/3.

anonymous · Answer

then what?

anonymous · Answer

The plug that 2/3 into the original formula: Y-Y1=m(X-X1) 
For Y1 and X1 values, pick either of your points: (-3,-5) or (6,1)

anonymous · Answer

It's basically like the other problem you had.

anonymous · Answer

what would be the answer though. i dont get how to plug in the answers can you shoe me one more times please/

anonymous · Answer

Let's just say you choose to use the point (6,1). You know slope is 2/3. So,
Y-1=2/3(X-6)

anonymous · Answer

Can you solve from there?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

lol no problem ^^

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