Question

Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (8, –1) and (2, –5) in standard form, given that the point-slope form is y + 1 = (x – 8).

Answer 1

Standard form

Ax + By = C

Answer 2

Calculate the slope from the two points, put that in for m,

y + 1 = m*(x-8)

rearrange to the standard form