Question

Writw the equation of the line that passes through the points (-6,-19) and ( 2,5)

Answer 1

y = 3x - 1

Explanation:

Let's start with the two points.

y = mx + b

-19 = -6m + b

5 = 2m + b

Subtract the first from the second.

24 = 8m

m = 3

5 = 2*3 + b

b = -1