How do you write an equation in standard form given point (1,3) and (-3,-5)?
1 Answer
May 12, 2017
Explanation:
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First, find the slope with
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1):
(-5-3)/(-3-1) = (-8)/-4 = 2 -
Next, use the equation
y-y_1 = m(x-x_1) to plug inx andy values:
y-3=2(x-1) -
Simplify:
y-3=2x-2 -> y=2x+1