Question

Find an equation of the line that goes through the points (8,33)

and (-1,6). Write your answer in the form y=mx+b .

Answer 1

`m = (33 - 6)/(8 - ( - 1)) = (27)/(9) = 3`

`6 = 3( - 1) + b`

`6 = - 3 + b`

`b = 9`

`y = 3x + 9`