Question

Write a Y= equation for the line that passes through the points (6,2) and (1,16

Answer 1

Answer: y = (-14/5)x + 94/5

Explanation:

for equation of a line

(x - x1)/(x2 - x1) = (y - y1)/(y2 - y1)

substituting (6,2), (1, 16) for (x, y)

(x - 6)/(1 - 6) = (y - 2)/(16 - 2)

(x - 6)/-5 = (y - 2)/14

cross multiplying,

14(x - 6) = -5(y - 2)

opening parentheses

14x - 84 = -5y + 10

rearranging,

5y = -14x + 94

y = (-14/5)x + 94/5