Question

Write the equation of a line in slope intercept form that contains the points (3,-5) and (-3,-3)

Answer 1

y = -1/3x - 4

Explanation:

slope is change in y over the change in x

-3 + 5 = 2

-3 - 3 = -6

slope is -2/6 or -1/3

y+3 = -1/3 (x + 3)

y + 3 = -1/3x -1

y = -1/3x - 4