Question

Write an equation that represents the line use exact numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

To calculate m use the slope formula

m = ( y₂ - y₁ ) / ( x₂ - x₁ )

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (0, - 5) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (5, 1)

m = $\frac{1+5}{5-0}$ = $\frac{6}{5}$

note the line crosses the y- axis at (0, - 5) ⇒ c = - 5

y = $\frac{6}{5}$ x - 5 ← equation of line