Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the points (-5, 0) and
(-2, -3)?

Answer 1

The equation is y = -x - 5.

Explanation:

First find the slope by doing -3-0 over -2 - (-5) which can be simplified to -3-0 over -2+5. You'll get -3/3 which equals -1. Then, use slope intercept form which is y = mx + b. Substitute your values. X = -2, Y = -3, and M = -1. After substituting your values, your equation should look like this: -3 = -2(-1) + b. Your solving for b. -2 x -1 = 2. -3 = 2 + b. -3 - 2 = -5. B = -5. In the end, your equation should be y = -1x - 5.