Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
slope/point method is quick
m = Δy/Δx = (2 - 4) / (5 - (- 1)) = -2/6 = -⅓
(y - 2) = (-⅓)(x - 5)
could also us the other point
(y - 4) = (-⅓)(x + 1)
both equations can reduce to the same slope intercept form
y = -⅓x + 3⅔
