Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points.

(-2,6) and (4,0)

The equation is _______. (Type your answer in slope-intercept form.)

Answer 1

y = -1x + 4

Explanation:

First find the slope (m):

m = (0-6)/(4-(-2)) = -6/6 = -1

y = mx + b

Plug one of the points into the equation: (pick (4,0))

0 = -1(4) + b

b = 4

Now you have the complete equation:

y = -1x + 4