Question

Find an equation for the line that passes through the points (6,-3) (-4,-1)

Answer 1

m = (-1 - (-3))/(-4 - 6) = 2/-10 = -1/5

y + 1 = (-1/5)(x + 4)

y + 1 = (-1/5)x - (4/5)

y = (-1/5)x - (9/5)

5y = -x - 9

x + 5y = -9