How do you determine the equation of the line that passes through the points (-5,7) and (6,15)?

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Answer 1 · 2018-02-24T11:10:50

I assume for this question you're asking about a straight line.

#y = 8/11 x + 117/11#

First, work out the gradient by finding #(dely)/(delx)#,

#m = (15-7)/(6 + 5) = 8/11#

Then plug in the original values for one point,

#15 = 8/11(6) + c#

#c = 117/11#

Therefore,

#y = 8/11 x + 117/11#