Question

A line intersects the points (-8, -1) and

(1,8). What is the slope-intercept
equation for this line?

HELP

Answer 1

y = -x + 7

Explanation:

slope between (-8, -1) and (1, 8) is 9/9 or 1

y = mx + b

8 = 1(1) + b

b + 1 = 8

b = 7

y = -1x + 7

Answer 2

m=1

Explanation: