Question

Write the equation of the line through the points (1,3) & (-2,5)in slope-intercept form

Answer 1

y = -⅔x + 11/3

Explanation:

The slope is

`(5 - 3)/( - 2 - 1) = - (2)/(3)`

Substituting into point-slope form,

y - 3 = -⅔(x - 1)

y - 3 = -⅔x + ⅔

y = -⅔x + 11/3