Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the points (-2,7) and (-8,4)

Answer 1

Answer: y = (1/2)x + 8

Explanation:

Slope: (4-7)/(-8--2) = (-3)/(-6) = 1/2

y = (1/2)x + b

7 = (1/2)-2 + b

7 = -1 + b

8 = b

y = (1/2)x + 8