Question

make up an equation in the form of an y=kx +b, the graph which passes through the following points: (5,5) and (-10,-19)

Answer 1

y = 8/5x - 3

Explanation:

First, find the slope using rise over run (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(-19 - 5) / (-10 - 5)

-24 / -15

= 8/5

Plug in the slope and a given point into y = mx + b, and solve for b

y = mx + b

5 = 8/5(5) + b

5 = 8 + b

-3 = b

Plug in the slope and b into y = mx + b

y = 8/5x - 3

So, the equation is y = 8/5x - 3