Question

Which can be the first step in finding the equation of the line that passes through the points (5, negative 4) and (negative 1, 8) in slope-intercept form?

Calculate StartFraction 8 minus (negative 4) Over negative 1 minus 5 EndFraction = StartFraction 12 Over negative 6 EndFraction = negative 2..
Calculate StartFraction negative 1 minus 5 Over 8 minus (negative 4) EndFraction = StartFraction negative 6 Over 12 EndFraction = negative one-half..
Find that the point at which the line intersects with the line y = 0 is (3, 0).
Find that the point at which the line intersects with the line x = y is (2, 2).

Answer 1

Explanation:

its A :)

Answer 2

Answer= y=2x+6

The slope-intercept form of an equation of a line: y=mx+b

m - slope

b - y-intercept

We have the points (5, -4) and (-1, 8). Substitute:

m=
`(8-(-4))/(-1-5)` =
`(12)/(-6)` =-2

Put the value of the slope and the coordinates of the point (5, -4) to the equation of a line,

-4=-2(5)+b

=-10+b

6=b

y=2x+6