Solve the Problem $y = a x + b$ That Passes Through the Points

question 46

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the equation of the line $y = a x + b$ that passes through the points $( - 5,5 )$ and $( 3 , - 9 )$ .

• A) \(y = - \frac { 7 } { 4 } x - \frac { 15 } { 4 }\)
• B) \(y = - \frac { 15 } { 4 } x - \frac { 7 } { 4 }\)
• C) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + 1\)
• D) \(y = - \frac { 7 } { 4 } x + \frac { 15 } { 2 }\)

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