what is the equation for (0,1) and (3,-8)

Question

You have to find a slope intercept equation for the ordered pairs.

Answer 1

Slope = (-8 - 1)/(3 - 0) = -9/3 = -3

 

Use either point.

 

y - 1 = -3(x - 0)

y - 1 = -3x

y = -3x + 1

 

Boom.