Question

write the equation of the line that passes through the given points (0,-1) and (-5,-7) Simplify your answer

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 6/5 x-1  slope intercept form

6x-5y = 5  standard form

Step-by-step explanation:

We have the points  (0,-1) and (-5,-7)

We can find the slope using

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

 = (-7--1)/(-5-0)

 = (-7+1)/(-5-0)

 = -6/-5

 = 6/5

We also have the y intercept ( when x=0)  It is -1

We can use the slope intercept form of the equation y = mx+b

y = 6/5 x-1

Depending on what you mean when you say simplify your answer

We can put it in standard form  ax+by = C

Multiply both sides by 5

5y =5* 6/5 x-1*5

5y = 6x-5

Subtract 6x from each side

-6x+5y = 6x-6x-5

-6x+5y = -5

Multiply by -1

6x-5y = 5