Stright line equation?

Carlos M

New member
To calculate the equation of a strait line that passes by 2 points, A(2,6) and B(0,-5),
can I do as shown below?

|x... y... 1|
|2... 6... 1|
|0.. -5 ...1|

Solving the determinat:
6x -10 - 0 - (0 + 2y -5x)
6x -10 - 2y + 5x = 0
11x -2y -10

Solve for y:
y= 11x/2 -5
 
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