Question

Whats the equation for the slopes (-3,12) (5,2)

Answer 1

`m = (y_(2) - y_(1))/(x_(2) - x_(1)) = (2 - 12)/(5 - (-3)) = (-10)/(5 + 3) = (-10)/(8) = -1(1)/(4)`

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)
y - 2 = -1¹/₄(x - 5)
y - 2 = -1¹/₄(x) + 1¹/₄(5)
y - 2 = -1¹/₄x + 6¹/₄
+ 2 + 2
y = -1¹/₄x + 8¹/₄