Answer:
y= 1/2x-5
Step-by-step explanation:
Slope intercept equation: y = mx + b
1) find the slope
A (16, 3) B (12,1)
slope = 1/2
2) find b
- we know the slope is 1/2, so...
y = 1/2x+b
substitute the x and y values:
1=1/2(12) + b
1=6+b
b= -5
so, our slope intercept equation is
y = 1/2x - 5
