the slope-intercept form of the line that passes through (11,-1) and (-1,-7)

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Answer 1

Just like before, we need to find the slope via rise over run:

(-7 - -1) / (-1 - 11)

-6 / -12 → 1/2

 

So the slope is 1/2

Now, we could use the point-slope formula to find the y-intercept, but honestly, we have one point already near: (-1,-7).

-7 + 1/2 = -6 ¹/₂

So the y-intercept is 6 ¹/₂.

 

Put the two parts into the s-I formula, and you will have your final answer.