Question

write an equation of the line that passes through points (3,7) and (5,11)

1.) y-7=5(x-3)
2.) y-7=2(x-3)
3.) y+7=5(x-3)
4.) y+7=2(x+3)

i believe it is the first choice by my work but i am not the best at this, please help

Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

its option B...

Answer 3

@keepsecure93

Answer 4

1) y-7=5(x-3)
for (3,7) -> 0 = 0 okay, for (5, 11) -> 4 = 10 wrong

2.) y-7=2(x-3)
for (3, 7) -> 0 = 0 okay, for (5, 11) -> 4 = 4 okay

3.) y+7=5(x-3)
for (3, 7) -> 14 = 0 not okay

4.) y+7=2(x+3)
for(3, 7) -> 14 = 12 not okay

Clearly 2) is right!

Answer 5

thankyou guys for your help! but how did you get this?@zaibali.qasmi