. Write the equation for the line: (Hint: there are two points given to you!)
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y= mx + b
the slope is m
or
(y - y1) = m (x - x1)
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points (x,y)
point 1 (4, 4) x1 = 4; y1 = 4
point 2 (3 , -1) x2= 3; y2 = -1
The slope m = (y2- y1) / (x2 -x1)
m=(-1 - 4 )/( 3 - 4)
m= -5/-1 = 5
(In this case, you choose which point you want to put as point one and point two, you will always get the same answer)
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(y - 4) = 5 (x - 4)
y= 5x -20 +4
y= 5x - 16
The equation for the line is y= 5x - 16
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Do you have any questions regarding the solution?