Question

Find the equation of the line that passes through (-3, 8) and (-1, 0).

Answer 1

slope of the line
(8-0) / (-3- (-1))
8 / -2
-4
m = -4

General equation of the line
y = mx + c
if m=-4
y = -4x + c
if this passes through (-1,0)
0 = (-4*-1) + c
c = -4

y = -4x - 4