Construct parametric equations describing the graph of the line passing through the following points. $(-6, 11)$ and $(14, -12)$ If $x = 5 - t$, find the parametric equation for $y$.
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The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) Using the given points (-6, 11) and (14, -12), we can calculate the slope: m = (-12 - 11) / (14 - (-6)) = (-23) / 20 Show more…
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