Question

Write the equation of the line through the points (-6, -19) and (2, 5).

Answer 1

y = 3x - 1

Explanation:

The slope of a line passing through the two points

P = (x1. y1) and Q = (x2, y2) is given by

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

We have that x1= -6, y1= -19, x2= 2, y2= 5

m=3

Now, the y-intercept is b=y1 - mx1 (or b= y2 - mx2, the result is the same).

b= -19-(3)(-6)

b= -1

y = 3x - 1