Question

Determine algebraically the equation of the line passing through the points (0, -5) and (4, -9)

Answer 1

y = -1x -5

Explanation:

y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

-9 - (-5) / 4 - 0

-4 / 4

-1

y = -1x + b

-5 = -1(0) + b

-5 = 0 + b

b = -5

y = -1x -5