Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through the points.

(0,1),(−2,−5)

Answer 1

y=4/-2

Explanation:

I think that is the answer

Answer 2

`y=3x+1`

Explanation:

Given the following question:

Point A = (0, 1) = (x1, y1)
Point B = (-2, -5) = (x2, y2)

In order to find the answer, we must first find the slope of the two given points by using rise over run.


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

`m=(-5-1)/(-2-0)`

`m=(-5-1)/(-2-0) =(-6)/(-2)`

`=(-6)/(-2) =-6/-2=3`

`m=3`

Now that we know the slope, we can now write the equation in slope intercept form.


`y=mx+b`

`m=3`

`y=1`

`x=0`

Substitute:


`1=3(0)+b`

`3*0=0`

`1=b`

`b=1`

`y=3x+1`

Hope this helps.