Question

Indicate in standard form the equation of the line passing through the given points.

P(6, 2), Q(8, -4)

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Answer 1

start with the 'point-slope' formula

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

where m = slope and (x1,y1) is a point on the lone

to calculate m use rise/run =( y2-y1) / (x1-x1)

Answer 2

could you please explain further?

Answer 3

to work out m :-

(x1,y1) = (6,2)
(x2,y2) = (8,-4)

plug these values into the rise/run formula to get the slope