Which is the equation of the given line in slope intercept form (-1, 2) (1, - 4)

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Margaret Pittman

Mathematics

30 August, 07:58

Which is the equation of the given line in slope intercept form (-1, 2) (1, - 4)

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Gabriella · Answer 1

y = - 3x - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

y = mx + c

m = (-4-2) / (1 - (-1)) = - 6/2 = - 3

y = - 3x + c

When x = - 1, y = 2

2 = - 3 (-1) + c

c = 2 - 3 = - 1

y = - 3x - 1