what is the two equations using (1,6) and (-3,-6).. this is finding the lines of a equations.. formula is y-y=m(x-x), but i dont understand how to get the equations, please explain..

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compassionate · Answer

Okay, first you want to find the slope 

Slope: m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Then you just plug in the points.

anonymous · Answer

i know what the slope is, i just dont know how to get the equations...

compassionate · Answer

So we know that (x, y) is the form they're plugged in, right? 

We know the two points are:  (1,6) and (-3,-6)

x = 1 
x2 = -3 

And

y = 6
y2 = -6 

Now use the equation: y - y2 = m(x - x2) 

You should have: 6 - (6) = m(1 - [-3]) 

All you need is the slope and then add like terms.

anonymous · Answer

your not understanding what i am asking for..