For the given pair of points, find the equation of the line y = ax + b that goes through the points by solving a system of
equations.
-(3, -2) and (-3, 16)
A) y = 3x - 11
B) y = 3x + 7
C) y = -3x + 7
D) y = -3x - 2

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope (a) is calculated as (16 - (-2))/(-3 - 3) = -3. Using point (3, -2) in y = ax + b, we get -2 = -3(3) + b, solving gives b = 7. Thus, the equation is y = -3x + 7.

For the Given Pair of Points, Find the Equation of the Line