Respuesta :

set the equation

y = a*x + b


1) as the line passes through (0,5), b=5

2) as the line passes through (3,-1), the following equation is established.

   -1 = a * 3 + 5

    -6 = 3 *a

    a = -6/3 = -2

3) we know that a = -2, b=5

   thus, the equation of the line is : y = -2x + 5