Question

The equation of the line that goes through the point (−10,8) and (−3,-4) can be written in the form y=mx+b

Answer 1

Answer:

m is -12/7 and b is -64/7

Step-by-step explanation:

Use rise over run (change in y / change in x) to find the slope, m:

(-4 - 8) / (-3 + 10)

= -12/7

So, m is -12/7.

Plug in this value and a point into y = mx + b, then solve for b:

y = mx + b

-4 = -12/7(-3) + b

-4 = 36/7 + b

-64/7 = b

So, m is -12/7 and b is -64/7