Question

Find the equation in standard form which passes through (–2, –7) and (1, –1). You must show all work.

Answer 1

y=2x-3

Answer 2

y=mx+c
m=slope
\[m=-1-(-7)/1-(-2)\]
m=2
y=2x+c
put any point in the equation
lets put (1,-1)
-1=2(1)+c
c=-3
the equation is
y=2x-3