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Write an equation of a line that passes through -4, -4 and 4,4

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Answer: y=x

Explanation:

The slope is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = 8/8 = 1

Plugging it into the equation y = mx+b:

y = x + b

Plugging in one of the coordinates:

4 = 4+b

b = 0

Therefore, the equation of the line is y=x

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