Write a linear equation in slope-intercept form (-6,8) and (3,-7)

Question

Write a linear equation in slope-intercept form (-6,8) and (3,-7)

Answer 1

Slope is -5/3  from (8-7)/(-6-3)  which = -5/3.

 

Then (y-8)/ (x+6) = -5/3 becomes 3y -24 = -5x -30  which becomes 

 

3y = -5x -6  which becomes

 

y = -5x/3 -2  Final answer