Question

Find the slope and then write the equation of the line given

passing through the points (-2, 3) (1,- 5)
Slope
Point slope form

Answer 1

Explanation:

Slope=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

=(-5-3)/(1--2)

=-8/3

y=mx+b

y=-8/3x+b

[Insert one of the points into the equation]

(1,-5)

-5=(-8/3*1)+b

-5=-8/3+b

-5+(8/3)=b

b=-2.33

y=(-8/3)x-2.33

Answer 2

`$y=(8)/(3)x-(23)/(3)$`

Explanation:

See picture below :)