Question

Complete the equation of the line through (-8, 8) and (1, -10).
Use exact numbers.
y =

Answer 1

y = -2x - 8

Explanation:

Find the slope using rise/run (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(-10 - 8) / (1 + 8)

-18/9

= -2

Next, plug in the slope and a point into the equation to find b:

y = mx + b

-10 = -2(1) + b

-10 = -2 + b

-8 = b

Now, plug this and the slope into the equation:

y = -2x - 8