Answer:
y = -3/2x + 15/2
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to calculate the equation of a line, we need to make sure we know which is x, and which is y.
1, and 5 are x
6, and 0 are y
Now we need to find the difference in x's and y's therefore we subtract.
y = 6 - 0 = 6
x = 1 - 5 = -4
-6/4 reduces to -3/2
Now we have to apply the equation y= m x + b to this problem. M is the slope which is -3/2 and x & y are one of the ordered pairs. (Side note: the order pair you choose does not matter.)
y = m x + b
6 = -3/2 (1) + b
6 = -3/2 + b
+ 3/2 + 3/2
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15/2 = b
Final Answer:
y = -3/2x + 15/2
I hope this helps!
