Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through (6, – 1) and (3, – 7).

y=

Answer 1

y=2x-13

Explanation:

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

m=(-7-(-1))/(3-6)

m=(-7+1)/-3

m=-6/-3

m=2

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-1)=2(x-6)

y+1=2x-12

y=2x-12-1

y=2x-13