Question

Determine the equation of the line passing through the points A(–1, 6) and B(2, 4).

Answer 1

y = -2/3x + 5 1/3

Explanation:

Find the slope:

4 - 6 / 2 - (-1) = -2/3

Put it in point-slope form:

y - 6 = -2/3(x + 1)

rearrange:

y - 6 = -2/3x - 2/3

y = -2/3x + 5 1/3