Question 229121: the slope-intercept form of the line passing through (5,-5)and (-5,-1)
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the slope-intercept form of the line passing through (5,-5)and (-5,-1)
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Find the slope, m
m = diffy/diffx = 4/-10
m = -2/5
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Use either point in
y = mx + b (I'll use (5,-5))
-5 = (-2/5)*5 + b = -2 + b
b = -3
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y = (-2/5)x - 3
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