Question

Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (4, -8) and (-8, 1).

Put your answer in fully reduced point-slope form, unless it is a vertical or horizontal
line.

Answer 1

y = -3/4x -5

Explanation:

(4, -8) and (-8, 1)

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

m= (1+8)/(-8-4)

m = (9)/(-12)

m = -3/4

y - y1 = m(x-x1)

y + 8 = -3/4(x -4)

y + 8 = -3/4x + 3

y = -3/4x -5