Question

Find the equation for the line passing through (−1,−4) and 1,−17).

Answer 1

the equation of line is as:-
y-(-4)=(slope)(x-(-1))
y+4=(slope)(x+1) where slope = (-17-(-4))/(1-(-1)) = -13/2
y+4= (-13/2)(x+1)
2y+8=-13x-13
13x+2y+21=0