use the given conditions to write an equation of the line in

use the given conditions to write an equation of the line in point slope form show work
passing through (4,8) and (5,2)

Solution

point slope form of given points (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂) is

y-y₁=m(x-x₁)

m=(2-8)/(5-4)=-6

y-8=-6(x-4)