Question

Write an equation of a line through the given points (5,0);(7,6)

Answer 1

Y - y1 = m( x - x1); where m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1);
We have m =  (6-0)/(7-5) = 6 / 2 = 3 ;
The equation of the line is: y - 0 = 3(x-5);
Finally: y = 3x - 15.