math for classs

Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the points (4,−8) and (−4,2)

Answer 1

(4,-8) (-4,2) are two points on a line with slope = m = (2+8)/(-4-4) = -10/8 = -5/4

y-2 = (-5/4)(x+4)

y = -5x/4 -3

check the solution by plugging in each point