Answer:
y= 3x - 5
Step-by-step explanation:
coordinates given: (4,7) & (1, -2)
to find m (slope) = rise/run = (y2-y1) /(x2-x1)
= ( -2-7) / (1 - 4)
= -9/-3
= 3
therefore, y=3x + b
to find b:
taken coordinate: (4,7)
y=3x + b
7=3 (4) + b
7= 12 + b
7-12 = b
-5 = b
(*the value of b will be same even if we take the other coordinate)
therefore, y = 3x -5
