Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through (3, 2) and (5, -6).

Answer 1

y = -2x + 8

Explanation:

We need to find the slope [ y2-y1/x2-x1 ]

-6-2/5-3

-8/2

-2

Find the y-intercept.

y = -2x + b

2 = -2(3) + b

2 = -6 + b

8 = b

y = -2x + 8

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