Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through (-5, 0) and (-3, 6)?

Answer 1

y = 3x + 15

Explanation:

y = mx + b

m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1) = (6 - 0)/(-3 - (-5)) = 6/2 = 3

y = 3x + b

0 = 3(-5) + b

b = 15

y = 3x + 15