Question

Find the equation of the line that contains the points (-5, 0) and (-3, 4)

Answer 1

y = -1/2x - 5/2

Explanation:

With points (-5,0) and (-3,4), we need to find the slope first.

[Find slope of points]

Using slope formula m = (Y2 - Y1) / (X2 - X1)

Using points: m = (4 - 0) / (-3 - 5) = 4/-8 = -1/2

[Use point-slope formula]

(y-y0) = m(x-x0)

Using points: (y - 0) = -1/2(x - -5)

Finally: y = -1/2x -5/2