Write the equation that represents the data in the table shown. Explain your answer.

x -6 -1 0 3 5
y -26 -6 -2 10 18

I am so confused on this. What do I do?

1 answer

assuming linear ... y = m x + b

when x = 0 , y = -2 ... this is the value of b

taking b out of the equation (and the table)
x -6 -1 0 3 5
y -24 -4 0 12 20

y/x is the slope (m)