Answer:
y = -1x -4
Step-by-step explanation:
The point slope equation is y - y1 = m(x -x1).
You will have to plug in the points (-3, -1) and (2, -6).
y - (-1) = m (x - (-3))
To find "m", find y over x.
m = (y2 - y1) / ( x2 - x1)
m = (-6 + 1)/(2 + 3)
m = -5/5
m = -1
Then plug in "m"
y + 1 = -1(x + 3)
then distribute the "m" into the parenthesis and isolate y or subtract 1 from both sides.
y + 1 = -1x - 3
y = -1x -4
I wish I could explain how to do these, but I can recommend Math-way. You can type the equations in and it with simplify it for you. It will even show you the steps, but you have to pay fro that part, but at least it will give you the answer.
f(x) = x^2 - 16 (x+4)(x-4)
----- ------------ = ---------------- = x-4 Please note: this is not true for x = -4, because
g(x) = x+4 x+4 of the div. by zero it causes.
