Answer:
D. 2x -y = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
You want to know the standard-form equation of the line through points (-1, 4) and (2, 2) as shown on the graph.
Intercept form
The graph shows the x-intercept of the line is a=1, and the y-intercept of the line is b=-2. This means the intercept form of the equation is ...
x/a +y/b = 1
x/1 +y/(-2) = 1
Standard form
Multiplying this equation by 2 gives ...
2x -y = 2 . . . . the standard form equation for the line
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Additional comment
The standard form equation can also be developed from the coordinates of points on the line:
(y2 -y1)x -(x2 -x1)y = (y2 -y1)x1 -(x2 -x1)y1
(2 -(-4))x -(2 -(-1))y = (2 -(-4))(-1) -(2 -(-1))(-4)
6x -3y = -6 +12
Dividing by 3 gives the standard form equation ...
2x -y = 2
