Question

Write a slope-intercept equation for a line that passes through (4,0) and (-2,4)

Answer 1

Explanation:

let x1,y1 = (4,0)

(x2,y2) = (-2,4)

(x-4)/(4-(-2))=(y-0)/(0-4)

⇒(x-4)/6=y/(-4)

⇒-4x + 16 = 6y

⇒y = -(4/6)x + (16/6)

= -(2/3)x + (8/3)