Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (3,8) and (1,-9)? Write your answer in slope -intercept form.

Answer 1

`m = ( 8 - ( - 9))/(3 - 1) = (17)/(2)`

8 = (17/2)(3) + b

8 = (51/2) + b

b = -35/2

y = (17/2)x - (35/2)