Question

Write (4,0) , (-2,1) as an equation in slope-intercept form

Answer 1

y = (-1/6)x + (2/3)

Explanation:

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

(4,0)

(-2,1)

m = (1-0)/(-2-4)

= 1/-6

= -1/6

(4,0)

y = mx + c

y = (-1/6)x + c

0 = (-1/6)(4) + c

c = 2/3

y = (-1/6)x + (2/3)