find the equation of the line
by Ranganathan[ Edit ] 2014-05-31 11:35:27
If we have a point (x1,y1) and a slope m,find the equation of a line formula.
y - y1 = m (x - x1)
Example:
Let's find the equation of the line that passes through the point (4,-3) with a slope of -2.
Solution:
Point (x1,y1) = (4,-3)
Slope m = -2
Formula:
y - y1 = m (x - x1)
y - (-3) = (-2) (x - 4)
y + 3 = -2x + 8
y = -2x + 5
The equation of a line : y = -2x + 5