Question

Find the equation of the line containing the points (-5, 6) and (2, 1).

Answer 1

Explanation:

(y - y1)/(y2 - y1) = (x - x1)/(x2 - x1)

(y - 6)/(1 - 6) = (x + 5)/(2 + 5)

(y - 6)/-5 = (x + 5)/7

7(y - 6) = -5(x + 5)

7y - 42 = -5x - 25

5x + 7y = -25 + 42

5x + 7y = 17

Option → B