Question

Which equation in slope intercept represents the line that goes through the points (-1, -5) and (1, -1)

Answer 1

y=2x-3

Explanation:

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

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

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

m=4/2

m=2

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-5)=2(x-(-1))

y+5=2(x+1)

y=2x+2-5

y=2x-3