Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the points

(12,10)and (16,8).

Answer 1

y=-1/2x+16

Explanation:

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

m=(8-10)/(16-12)

m=-2/4

m=-1/2

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-10=-1/2(x-12)

y=-1/2x+12/2+10

y=-1/2x+6+10

y=-1/2x+16