Question

Find the equation for the line containing the points (-2,-5) and (6,3)

Answer 1

y = x - 3

Explanation:

Do rise/run to find the slope

8/8 = 1

y = x + b

Plug in a point to find the y-intercept

-5 = -2 + b

-3 = b

The equation will be y = x - 3