Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the points (-1,7) and (1,-3)

Answer 1

y = -5x+2

Explanation:

Solving for slope is rise/run so
x = -3-7/ 1+1

x = -10 / 2

x = 5

y−7=−5(x−(−1))

replacing our x value

y−7=−5x−5

y=−5x+2