Tap the steps in order to find the equation of the line joining (2, 4) and (5, 6).

Exercise and reference answers

Steps

1. Compute slope m = (6 − 4) / (5 − 2) = 2/3
2. Use point-slope form: y − 4 = (2/3)(x − 2)
3. Multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction
4. Rearrange to 2x − 3y + 8 = 0

Explanation