To find: The general linear equation for the line through the two points
Answer to Problem 22E
The general linear equation for the line through the two points
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The line passes through the two points
Formula used: The general linear equation of a line in terms of x and y is:
Calculation:
The formula for the slope of a line that passes through points
Substitute 1 for
The slope-intercept form of an equation of line with slope m and point
Substitute 1 for
Therefore, the general linear equation for the line through the two points
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