A linear equation is graphed. Which of the following equations combin with the graphed equation to create a system of equations whose solut set is comprised of the points (−1,−5) and (3,3) ?
Q. A linear equation is graphed. Which of the following equations combin with the graphed equation to create a system of equations whose solut set is comprised of the points (−1,−5) and (3,3) ?
Calculate slope: Calculate the slope m using the given points (−1,−5) and (3,3).m=x2−x1y2−y1=3−(−1)3−(−5)=48=2.
Find y-intercept: Use one of the points and the slope to find the y-intercept b. Let's use the point (3,3).Substitute into y=mx+b: 3=2(3)+b.Solve for b: 3=6+b; b=3−6; b=−3.
Write equation: Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form using m=2 and b=−3. The equation is y=2x−3.
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