Question

Write a function for the line that includes the points (4,-5) and (8,-7)

Answer 1

Answer:

$y = -\frac{1}{2} x - 3$

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

f(x) = -1/2x - 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of the line = ((-7 - -5) / (8 - 4)

= -2/4

= -1/2.

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

m = -1/2, x1 = 8 and y = -7 so:

y - (-7) = -1/2(x - 8)

y + 7 = -1/2x + 4

y = -1/2x - 3.