Find an Equation for the Line, in the Indicated Form $( - 4 , - 1 )$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the line, in the indicated form, with the given properties.
-Containing the points $( - 4 , - 1 )$ and $( 1,2 )$ ; slope-intercept form

• A) \(y = m x + \frac { 7 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(y = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } x + \frac { 7 } { 5 }\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 3 } { 5 } x + \frac { 7 } { 5 }\)
• D) \(y + 1 = \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 4 )\)

---

Definitions:

Operating Income

Operating Income is the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) generated from a company's operational activities.

Income Tax Expense

The amount of money that a company is required to pay in taxes based on its taxable income.

Depreciation Expense

The method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its decrease in value over time.

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), calculated as gross profit minus all operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization.