Question

Complete the equation describing how x
and y are related

Answer 1

y = x + -5

Explanation:

Solution

To complete the equation, let's take two different points and plug their x- and y-coordinates into the equation. Then, we can solve for the question mark and see if we get the same number. I'll take (1, -4) and (2, -3):

(1, -4):

• -4 = 1 + b
• -4 - 1 = 1 + b - 1
• b = -5

(2, -3):

• -3 = 2 + b
• -3 - 2 = 2 + b - 2
• b = -5

Thus, the equation is y = x + (-5).