Question

Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form passing through the points (-4,2) and (1,12)

Answer 1

y = 2x + 10

Explanation:

Find the slope:

12 - 2 / 1 - (-4)

10 / 5 = 2

Write in point-slope form:

y - 12 = 2(x - 1)

rearrange:

y - 12 = 2x - 2

y = 2x + 10