Answer:
y = -1.5x - 1
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use the general equation of y = mx + c to form our linear equation as seen on this graph.
Choosing two points on the graph (I will choose 0,-1 and 2,-4) we can find the gradient, m, as the distance between these points
[tex]\frac{Rise}{Run} = \frac{(-1)-(-4)}{(0)-(2)} = \frac{3}{-2} =-1.5[/tex]
We can find the c value by seeing where the graph cuts through the y-axis
This point is -1
Therefore our equation is y = -1.5x - 1
Alternatively, you could write it as [tex]y= -\frac{3}{2} x - 1[/tex]
