Slope = (-6-5) / (1-5) = 11/4
Equation: y - 5 = (11/4)(x - 5)
y - 5 = (11/4)x - (55/4)
y = (11/4)x - 35/4
Owen D.
asked 06/15/22Find the equation of a line that contains the points (1,−6) and (5,5). Write the equation in slope-intercept form, using fractions when required.
Slope = (-6-5) / (1-5) = 11/4
Equation: y - 5 = (11/4)(x - 5)
y - 5 = (11/4)x - (55/4)
y = (11/4)x - 35/4
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