Determine whether there is a linear equation that contains all of the given ordered pairs. If so, find the equation

Question

(5,1) (4,2) (0,6)

Answer 1

Hi, Rachel.

 

Again, the slopes are the same, i.e. m = -1.

 

Using the slope, and the y intercept, (0, 6), and the equation: y = mx + b (slope y-intercept form)

 

we get y = -x + 6.  Try this with your 3 points, and you will see they check.

 

I hope this helps.