Question

Find an equation for the line that passes through the points (-1 -2) and (5, 2).

Answer 1

y = 2/3x - 4/3

Explanation:

m = y2 - y1/x2 - x1

m = 2 - (-2)/5 - (-1)

m = 4/6 = 2/3

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - (-2) = 2/3(x - (-1))

y = 2/3x - 4/3