Answer: a) y=-29x-20 b) y=3/5x-18
Step-by-step explanation:
a) m = (-49-38)/(1 - (-2)) = -87/3 = -29
y=-29x+b --> Substitute (1,-49) as a point
(-49)=-29(1)+b
-49=-29+b
-b=-29+49
b=-20
Therefore, the equation of the line is y=-29x-20
b) m = (-18-(-9)/(0-15)) = -9/-15 = 3/5
The y-intercept is (0,-18) as it's where the line intersects the y-axis and x equals 0
Therefore, the equation of the line is y=3/5x-18
