Question

Write the equation of the line passing through the points (-7,9) and (7,5).

Answer 1

Answer:

$y=-\frac{2}{7} x+7$

Step-by-step explanation:

First Solve For The Slope Using The Two Given Points!

M = Slope

M = $\frac{y2-y1}{x2-x1}$

M = $\frac{5-9}{7--7}$           Two negative signs together makes addition!

M = $\frac{-4}{14}$               Move the negative sign (only if the fraction has a negative)

M = $-\frac{4}{14}$            Simplify

M = $-\frac{2}{7}$              Final Answer

Then see how many units the graph goes up = y-intercept

Answer: 7