Question

Find the equation of the line that passes through (0,6) (-1,1)

Please explain how you got the y intercept!!

Answer 1

`\displaystyle \\ (x+1)/(1) = (y - 1)/(5) \\ \\ \\ (x-(-1))/(0 - (-1)) = (y - 1)/(6 - 1) \\ \\ 5(x+1) = y-1 \\ \\ y-1 = 5x+5 \\ \\ y = 5x+5+1 \\ \\ \boxed{y = 5x + 6}`