Question

Complete the point-slope equation of the line through (-2,6) (1,1)

Use exact numbers.

y-6=??

Answer 1

y-6= -5/3(x+2)

Explanation:

the general way to write it is y-y1 = m(x-x1), so i plugged in the values

y1 = 6, x1 = -2

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = -5/3