Question

The points (8,-16) and (6,-14) fall on a particular line. What is its equation in slope-intercept form?​

Answer 1

y = -x - 8

Explanation:

First, calculate the slope:

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

(x₁, y₁) will be (8, -16)

(x₂, y₂) will be (6, -14)

Plug in values:

m =
`(-14 - -16)/(6-8)`

simplify:

m =
`(2)/(-2)`

m = -1

plug values into y = mx + b:

-16 = (-1)(8) + b

solve for b:

b - 8 = -16

b = -8

rewrite the equation:

y = -1x - 8

y = -x - 8

Answer 2

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Answer:

y = -x - 8

Explanation:

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