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).

___x + ___y = ___

Answer 1

y+1=(x-8) subtract over the 1
y=x-8-1. combine
y=x-9. subtract the x
-x+y=-9