Respuesta :
for pts (-5,12) and (-1,4)
gradient, m = (12 - 4)/(-5 - (-1)) = 8/-4 = -2
eqn of line, y = mx + c ...eqn 1
subst for m=-2 and 1 pt in eqn 1
12 = (-2) (-5)+c
c = 2
eqn of line...y = -2x + 2
for pts (-5,12) and (-1,4)
gradient, m = (12 - 4)/(-5 - (-1)) = 8/-4 = -2
eqn of line, y = mx + c ...eqn 1
subst for m=-2 and 1 pt in eqn 1
12 = (-2) (-5)+c
c = 2
eqn of line...y = -2x + 2