Question

Which equation represents the line that passes through points (1, –5) and (3, –17)?
y = negative 6 x + 1
y = 6 x + 1
y = negative 6 x minus 1
y = 6 x minus 1

Answer 1

y = −6x + 1

Slope = (−17 − (−5)) / (3 − 1) = −12/2 = −6. Using (1, −5): −5 = −6(1) + b → b = 1.