Respuesta :
Y = -2x + 8
The y intercept of the function is 8
The equation that passes the point ( 1, 6 ) and ( 5, -2)
First solve the slope
M = ( 6 – (-2)) / ( 1 – 5 )
M = -2
At point ( 1,6) solve the y intercept b
Y = mx + b
6 = (-2)(1) + b
b = 8
so the equation is y = -2x + 8
The equation that passes the point ( 1, 6 ) and ( 5, -2)
First solve the slope
M = ( 6 – (-2)) / ( 1 – 5 )
M = -2
At point ( 1,6) solve the y intercept b
Y = mx + b
6 = (-2)(1) + b
b = 8
so the equation is y = -2x + 8