The generic equation of the line is: y-yo = m (x-xo) The slope is: m = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1) m = (3 - (- 1)) / (3-0) m = 4/3 We choose an ordered pair (xo, yo) = (0, -1) Substituting values: y - (- 1) = (4/3) (x-0) Rewriting: y = (4/3) x - 1 Answer: The equation of the line is: y = (4/3) x - 1