Question

Make an equation for a line that goes through (-1,-2) (-2,-5)

Answer 1

Answer: y=3x+1

Explanation:

Slope formula: m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=(-5-(-2))/(-2-(-1))

m=(-5+2)/(-2+1)

m=(-3)/(-1)

m=3/1

m=3

y=mx+b

-2=3(-1)+b

-2=-3+b

b=1

y=3x+1