What is the equation of the line that passes through (1,-8) and (-5,-6)

Answer 1

(-6--8)/(-5-1) = 2/-6 = -1/3 = slope

y=-(1/3)x + b, plug in either point to solve for b

-8 = -1/3 + b

b = -8+ 1/3 = -23/3

y = -(1/3)x - 23/3

x+3y =-23