Question

Find the equation of the line through the points (−2,7) and (0,5). You should get your answer in slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

y=-x+5

Explanation:

m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=(5-7)/(0-(-2))

m=-2/(0+2)

m=-2/2

m=-1

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-7=-1(x-(-2))

y-7=-(x+2)

y=-x-2+7

y=-x+5