Question

How do you find the equation for the line passing through (2,1) with slope 5/2?

Answer 1

It is `y=5/2x-4`

Explanation:

The formula for the line is `y=m*x+b` where `m=5/2` hence

`y=5/2x+b` since point (2,1) satisfies the equation

`1=5/2*2+b=>b=-4` hence the line is

`y=5/2x-4`