Question

find the equation of the line that contains the points (4,7) and (10,1). Write the equation in the form y=mx+b and identify m and b.

Answer 1

Answer: m=-1

b=11

y=-x+11

Explanation:

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

m=(1-7)/(10-4)

m=-6/6

m=-1

y=-x+b

1=-10+b

b=11

y=-x+11