Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (1,6) and (4,4)

Rise =
Run =
Slope = -2/3
Equation (y = mx + b form):

Answer 1

y=-2/3x+20/3

Explanation:

m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m=(4-6)/(4-1)

m=-2/3

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-6=-2/3(x-1)

y=-2/3x+2/3+6

y=-2/3x+2/3+18/3

y=-2/3x+20/3