Question

What equation makes the line go through the following points.
(11, -3) and (7, 9)​

Answer 1

y = -3x + 30

Explanation:

First, find the slope using the slope formula:

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

m = (9 - (-3)) / (7 - 11)

m = -12/4

m = -3

Next, find the y-intercept by substituding one of the two points into what the equation is so far:

y = -3x + b

(7, 9)

9 = -3(7) + b

9 = -21 + b

30 = b

Now you have the full equation:

y = -3x + 30