how to write an equation for the line pair of points

[tek]

write an equation for the line pair of points
(3,8) (2,6)

 

[tkhunny]

Question make not sense.

Do you have a Two-Point form?

You can calculate the slope: (8-6)/(3-2) = 2

Do you have a Point-Slope form?

 

[tek]

all it said is to write an equation for the line containing each pair of points.

 

[tkhunny]

OK Now answer the questions. You must have some way to proceed. If you don't you have bigger problems.

 

[tek]

yeah i do u get into an equation?

 

[tek]

do u divide to the pairs to get the equation.

 

[skeeter]

1. using the two points, determine the slope between the two points using the slope formula ...

\(\displaystyle \L m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)

2. once you have the slope, use the point-slope form for a linear equation to determine the line's equation ...

\(\displaystyle \L y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)\)

note that \(\displaystyle \L (x_1,y_1)\) can be the coordinates of either point ... your choice.

 

[tek]

thank u

 

[tek]

1. using the two points, determine the slope between the two points using the slope formula ...

\(\displaystyle \L m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\)

2. once you have the slope, use the point-slope form for a linear equation to determine the line's equation ...

\(\displaystyle \L y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)\)

note that \(\displaystyle \L (x_1,y_1)\) can be the coordinates of either point ... your choice.

when i did the y2 -y1/x2-x1=3/-5 that right right? do u have divide 3/-5

 

[tek]

thank i figure it out thank for your help

 

[Denis]

write an equation for the line pair of points
(3,8) (2,6)

Next time, be clearer:
2 points (3,8) and (2,6) lie on a straight line.
What is the equation of the line?