Q. Determine the equation through the lines through the points (−21,5) and (7,13)
Calculate Slope: Given points: (−21,5) and (7,13)Find the slope of the line using the points. Slope, m=x2−x1y2−y1=7−(−21)13−5=288=72So, m=72
Find Y-Intercept: We have: m:72Point: (7,13)Find the value of b, the y-intercept. Substitute x=7, y=13, and m=72 in y=mx+b. 13=(72)(7)+b13=2+b13−2=b(7,13)0So, (7,13)1
Write Equation: We found: m:72b:11Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form. Substitute m=72 and b=11 in y=mx+b. y=(72)x+11Slope-intercept form: y=(72)x+11
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