Question

How do you write an equation in point-slope form for the given (5, 1), (0, -6)?

Answer 1

`color(indigo)((y - 1) = (7/5) (x - 5)` is the required point-slope form.

Explanation:

Given two points are `(5,1), (0,-6)`

Equation is `(y-y_1)/(y_2-y_2) = (x_x_1) / (x_2 - x_1)`

`(y-1) / (-6-1) = (x -5) / (0-5)`

`(y-1) = (-7 / -5) * (x - 5)`

`(y - 1) = (7/5) (x - 5)` is the required point-slope form.