Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points.
(-1,7) and (4, -8)

Answer 1

y=-3x+4

Explanation:

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

m=(-8-7)/(4-(-1))

m=-15/(4+1)

m=-15/5

m=-3

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-7=-3(x-(-1))

y-7=-3(x+1)

y=-3x-3+7

y=-3x+4