Question

What is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line that contains the points (1, -4) and (2, 1)?

X Y
1 -4
2 1​

Answer 1

y-1=5(x-2) , y=1 when x=2

Answer 2

y-1=5(x-2)

Explanation:

1-(-4) =5

2-1=1

y/x = 5/1 =5

(2,1)

y-1=5(x-2)