Question

Find the equation of the line through the points (-4, 3) and (-2, 1).

Enter your answer in slope-intercept form y = mx + b.

Answer 1

Equation: 1 = -1 x -2 + -1
y = 1
m(slope of the line) = -1
(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
(3 - 1)/(-4 - -2) = 2/-2 = -1
x = -2
b = y intercept: -1