Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the points (-5, 1) and (5, 3)

Answer 1

y=1/5x+2

Explanation:

First, find the slope. 1-3/-5-5=-2/-10=1/5

Now find the y intercept.

y=1/5x+b

3=1/5(5)+b

3=1+b

Subtract 1 from both sides

2=b

y=1/5x+2