Question

How do you write an equation in standard form for a line passing through (5,8) and (2,2)?

Answer 1

`2x-y-2=0`

Explanation:

Gradient

`(8-2)/(5-2)=2`

Equation:

`(y-2)=2(x-2)`

`y-2=2x-4`

`2x-y-2=0`