Question

Find an equation for the line that passes through the points (5, -4) and (1, -2)

Answer 1

y=-3/2x-.5

Explanation:

(5,-4) and (1,-2)

Step 1: find slope:

-4-2/5-1=-6/4=-3/2

y=mx+b

y=-3/2x+b

2.: Plug in point

(1,-2)

-2=-3/2*1+b

-2=-3/2+b

-2+3/2=b

b=-.5