Question

Write an equation that passes through the points (5, 9) and (2, 6).

Answer 1

y= 1x+4

Explanation:

y= mx+b

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)= 6-9/2-5

m= -3/-3

m= 1

we can use either (5, 9) or (2, 6). we'll use (2,6)

6= 1*2+b

6= 2+b

6-2= 2+b-2

4= b

so, y= 1x+4