Question

Graph the line that passes through the points (-1,-6) and (-8,8) and determine the equation of the line. ​

Answer 1

Answer: 2x - 7y - 40 = 0

Step by step explanation:

(-1,-6) (-8,-8)

Slope (m) = y-y/x-x

m = (-8- -6)/(-8 - -1)

m = 2/7

y-y=m(x-x). Use one of the points: (-1,-6)

y - - 6 = 2/7 (x - - 1)

y+6=2/7(x+1)

y+6=2/7x+2/7

Multiply both sides by 7

7y+42=2x+2

2x—7y-40=0

Standard form =

Answer 2

y = -2x-8 ------> the equation of the line

Explanation:

y = mx + b

8 = -2(-8)+b

= 16 + b

-16 -16

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-8 = b

y^2 - y^1 / x^2 - x^1

= 8-(-6) / -8-(-1)

= -14/7

= m = -2

Final answer: y = -2x-8