Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through (2,7) and (0,-5)

Answer 1

The equation is y = 6x - 5

Explanation:

The equation is y = mx + b

7 = 2m + b

-5 = b (since x = 0)

Plug back in the first.

7 = 2m - 5

2m = 12

m = 6