Question

Which equation represents the line that passes through points (1 -5) and (3 -17)

Answer 1

6x-11

Explanation:

m=y2-y1

x2-x1

-17--5 = -12

3-1. -2

The two negatives cancel ❌

m=12

2

Divide by 2

m=6

y=mx+b

-5= 6 (1) + b

-5= 6 + b

Subtract (6) from both sides

b= -11

The equation for the line is 6x -11