Find an equation for the line that passes through the points (5,-5) and (-1, 4)

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Enes Zor · Answer 1 · 2022-05-14T07:17:24+0000

Answer:

y = mx + b, so

y = -0.53x + 1.5

Explanation:

1. Find the slope of the line. In his case, then the slope is
(-6)/(9) , which converts to 0.53

2. Start part of the equation. y = -0.53 x

3. Find the y-intercept of the line. In this case, it is 1.5

4. Now, you can finish your equation. y = -0.53x + 1.5