Question

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation for the line passing through the given pair of points.

(-7, -3) and (4, -5)

Answer 1

Answer:

y = (-2/11)x + 110

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the slope of the points: (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = m

(-5 - -3)/(4 - -7) which is also represented as (-5 + 3)/(4 + 7).

m = -2/11

Then, plug in the slope and one point in the slope-intercept form:

y = mx + b

-5 = -2/11(4) + b

110 = b

Finally, turn it into a general equation:

y = (-2/11)x + 110