Question

Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form.

Passing through (-5, -7) and (-8, -6)

Answer 1

the slope is:
(-6 - -7) / (-8 - -5)

= 1/-3

= -1/3

the slope is also
(y - -7) / (x - -5) = (y+7)/(x+5)

so
(y+7) = (x+5)(-1/3)

Answer 2

Thanks!!! :)

Answer 3

You are welcome.