Answer:
y = -2/3 x - 13/3
Step-by-step explanation:
We have one point at (-5,-1) and there is another point at (1,-5)
The slope is
m= (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
= (-5--1)/(1--5)
= (-5+1)/(1+5)
= -4/6
=-2/3
The point slope form of the equation is
y-y1 = m(x-x1)
y--1 = -2/3(x--5)
y+1 =-2/3( x+5)
Distribute
y+1 = -2/3 x -10/3
Subtract 1 from each side
y +1-1 = -2/3 x -10/3 -1
Get a common denominator
y = -2/3 x -10/3 -3/3
y = -2/3 x - 13/3
