Question

Find the equation of the line passing through : (−1, −4) and (3, 0)

Answer 1

Let (−1, −4) = (x₁, y₁) and (3, 0) = (x₂, y₂)

∴ Slope of the line = `(0 + 4)/(3 + 1) = 4/4 = 1`

The required equation of the line is given by:

y − y₁ = m(x − x₁)

y + 4 = 1(x + 1)

y + 4 = x + 1

y = x − 3