A Line Passes through (x1,y2) and (h,k) if slope of the line is m , show that k-y1=m(h-x1) - Maths - Straight Lines

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A Line Passes through (x1,y2) and (h,k)
if slope of the line is m , show that
k-y1=m(h-x1)

Mayank Jha · Accepted Answer

Dear student,

We know that, Slope of a line is given by y2 - y1x2 - x1So, m = k - y1h - x1 , ∵ The line passes through (x1,y1) and (h, k) and has a slope of m
⇒m(h - x1) = (k - y1)Hence, proved !!

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