Which is an equation of the line that passes through (-1, - 5) and (-3, - 7) ?

Question 8 options:

a)

y = x - 4

b)

y = - 2x + 4

c)

y = 2x + 4

d)

y = - x - 4

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30 December, 23:12

Which is an equation of the line that passes through (-1, - 5) and (-3, - 7) ?

Question 8 options:

a)

y = x - 4

b)

y = - 2x + 4

c)

y = 2x + 4

d)

y = - x - 4

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Erica Mcknight · Answer 1

a) y = x - 4

First, to find the rate of change [slope], do rise/run: - y₁ + y₂/-x₁ + x₂. Doing this will result in the slope being 1, and the ONLY answer that has a slope of 1, is the top choice.

Slope-Intercept Formula: y = mx + b [m represents slope].

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Which is an equation of the line that passes through (-1, - 5) and (-3, - 7) ?Question 8 options:a)y = x - 4b)y = - 2x + 4c)y = 2x + 4d)y = - x - 4

Which is an equation of the line that passes through (-1, - 5) and (-3, - 7) ?

Question 8 options:

a)

y = x - 4

b)

y = - 2x + 4

c)

y = 2x + 4

d)

y = - x - 4