Question

Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form.
Passing through (-5, -7) and (-8, -6)
I honestly cant do these, they confuse me

Answer 1

I have multiple choices , I just don't know:(

Answer 2

A. y - 7 = -1/3 (x - 5) or y - 6 = -1/3 (x - 8)


B. y + 7 = -1/3 (x + 8) or y + 6 = -1/3 (x + 5)


C. y + 7 = -1/3 (x + 5) or y + 6 = -1/3 (x + 8)


D. y + 7 = -1/3 x - 5 or y + 6 = -1/3 x + 7

Answer 3

@fateal

Answer 4

http://www.mathpapa.com/algebra-calculator.html i used this link

Answer 5

@triciaal

Answer 6

point slope equation (y-y1) = m(x-x1)
(x,y) any point (x1,y1) point on the line m= slope

Answer 7

I got c as my answer

Answer 8

slope m = y2 -y1/x2-x1 the 2 given point (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)

Answer 9

(-5,-7) (-8,-6)

Answer 10

-6- -7/-8 - -5?

Answer 11

(-5, -7) and (-8, -6)
m = -6 --7/-8--5 = -6 +7/(-8 + 5) = 1/-3 = -1/3
y --6=-1/3(x --8)
y + 6 = -1/3x + 8/3
y = -1/3x +8/3-18/3 =-1/3x -10/3

point-slope form yes c

Answer 12

sorry here are the steps
2 points on the line find the slope
slope = change in y / CORRESPONDING change in x (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
using any one of the given points find the equation for any point (x, y)
equation (y-y1)= m(x-x1) where (x1,y1) is a point on the line
same line if you use (x2, y2)
any questions?