Question

Write the equation of the line that goes through points (-2, 2) and (4, -10).

Answer 1

y= -2x-2

Explanation:

firstly find the gradient

m=y2-y1/x2-x1

m= -10-2/4-(-2)

m= -12/6

m= -2

then calculate for the equation by using

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-2= -2(x-(-2)

y-2= -2x-4

y= -2x-2