Question

Write the equation for the lines that passes through (-2,0) and (6,-4)

Answer 1

y=-1/2x-1

Explanation:

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

m=(-4-0)/(6-(-2))

m=-4/(6+2)

m=-4/8

simplify

m=-1/2

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-0=-1/2(x-(-2))

y=-1/2(x+2)+0

y=-1/2x-2/2+0

y=-1/2x-1