Question

Write the linear equation in slope-intercept form that passes through the given points:

(1, 4) and (6, -1)

y = -x + 5
y = x + 5
y = -x - 5
y = x + 1
y = -x + 3

Answer 1

Slope m = (-1 − 4)/(6 − 1) = −5/5 = −1.
Using point (1,4): y − 4 = −1(x − 1) → y = −x + 5.

Answer: y = −x + 5.