Question

Find the equation (in terms of x) of the line through the points (-2,-3) and (4,-1)

Answer 1

y = 1/3x - 7/3

Explanation:

y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

-1 - (-3) / 4 - (-2)

2/6

= 1/3

y = 1/3x + b

-1 = 1/3(4) + b

-1 = 4/3 + b

-7/3 = b