Question

Which equation contains the points (-1,-8) and (3,4)

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 3x –5

Step-by-step explanation:

for slope-intercept form, y = mx + b

find the slope, m

(-8 -4)/(-1-3) = m

-12/-4 =m

3 = m

Substitute for m and use either coordinate for y and x to calculate b

4 = 3(3) + b

4 = 9 + b. Subtract 9 from both sides

4 –9 = b

–5 = b. Rewrite the equation with the calculated values for m and b

y = 3x –5