Question

(1, 3) and (-3, -5)
write a linear equation given the two points

Answer 1

y = 2x + 1

Explanation:

1. Find the slope; (change in y values)/(change in x values)

Slope = (-5 - 3)/ (-3 - 1) = -8/-4 = 2

2. Find the y-intercept (b) using the slope intercept formula: y = mx + b

m = 2 and using point (1, 3) , solve for "b"

y = mx + b

3 = 2(1) + b

3 = 2 + b

1 = b

3. Write the linear equation: y = 2x + 1