m=y2-y1/x2-x1
=(-3)-(-6)/1-(-5)
=3/6
=1/2
y=mx+b
y=1/2x+b
now use either of the points to solve for b
-3=1/2(1)+b
-3-1/2=b
2.5=b
so
y=0.5x+2.5
Can someone assist me in the right direction with this question?
Find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points. (-5,-6) (1,-3)
The equation needs to be in slope intercept form.
Thanks.
2 answers
-3 - 1/2 = -7/2 not 2.5
so y = (1/2)x - 7/2
so y = (1/2)x - 7/2