SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (0,2) and (-1,-1)

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Question 999832: Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (0,2) and (-1,-1)
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Use the two-point form:



where and are the coordinates of the given points.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use formula for slope and the given y-intercept.

y=%28%282-%28-1%29%29%2F%280-%28-1%29%29%29x%2B2

Simplify that.