Question

A line passes through points (9,–8) and (7,1). What is its equation in point-slope form?

Answer 1

Answer:
`y-1=-(9)/(2)(x-7)`

Explanation:

The slope of the line is
`(-8-1)/(9-7)=-(9)/(2)`.

So, the equation in point-slope form is
`y-1=-(9)/(2)(x-7)`.