Question

Please help explanation if possible

Answer 1

Answer: y = -3x + 5

Explanation:

slope = m

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)=(2-(-4))/(1-3)=(6)/(-2)=-3`

y = mx + b, (3,-4), (1,2), m = -3

(both points work for the y = mx + b equation)

`y=mx+b\\2=-3(1)+b\\2=-3+b\\b=5\\y=-3x+5`