Question

Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form that passes through the given points.

(-1, 8) and (5,-2)

Answer 1

y = -5/3x + 19/3

Explanation:

y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

-2 - 8 / 5 - (-1)

-10/6

= -5/3

y = -5/3x + b

8 = -5/3(-1) + b

8 = 5/3 + b

19/3