Find the equation of a straight line through two given points

In this lesson, we will investigate how to calculate the equation of a line, given two pairs of coordinates that the line passes through.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these lines is parallel to y = −2𝑥 + 5?

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Q2.Which of these lines is parallel to y = −2𝑥 + 5 and passes through (3, 2)?

2/4

Q3.Which of these lines is parallel to 4y = 6𝑥 + 9?

3/4

Q4.Which of these lines is parallel to 4y = 6𝑥 + 9 and passes through (8, 5)?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these lines is parallel to y = −2𝑥 + 5?

1/4

Q2.Which of these lines is parallel to y = −2𝑥 + 5 and passes through (3, 2)?

2/4

Q3.Which of these lines is parallel to 4y = 6𝑥 + 9?

3/4

Q4.Which of these lines is parallel to 4y = 6𝑥 + 9 and passes through (8, 5)?

4/4

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Find the equation of a straight line through two given points

Find the equation of a straight line through two given points

Q1.What is the equation of the line passing through A and B?

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Q2.What is the equation of the line passing through (2, 5) and (4, 11)?

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Q3.What is the equation of the line passing through (4, -5) and (2, 1)?

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Q4.Which of these coordinates is on the line which passes through (3, -7) and (-1, 1)?

4/4

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Find the equation of a straight line through two given points

Find the equation of a straight line through two given points

Q1.What is the equation of the line passing through A and B?

1/4

Q2.What is the equation of the line passing through (2, 5) and (4, 11)?

2/4

Q3.What is the equation of the line passing through (4, -5) and (2, 1)?

3/4

Q4.Which of these coordinates is on the line which passes through (3, -7) and (-1, 1)?

4/4

Lesson summary: Find the equation of a straight line through two given points

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