Question

(1,-5) and (-2,-17) in intercept form

Answer 1

y = 4x - 9

Explanation:

y = mx + b

m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1) = (-17 - (-5))/(-2 - 1) = -12/(-3) = 4

y = 4x + b

-5 = 4(1) + b

-9 = b

y = 4x - 9