Find the equation (in terms of x ) of the line through the points (-5,4) and (3,1)

Question

Find the equation (in terms of xx) of the line through the points (-5,4) and (3,1)

Answer 1

Start with two-point form from Algebra 1

(y - 4) / (x + 5) = (1 - 4) / (3 + 5)