Answer:
Standard line equation:
y=ax+b
The point (5,1) is on the line. so :
1=a(5)+b → 1=5a+b
The point (1,-5) is also on the line. Then :
-5=a(1)+b → -5=a+b
Subtract the two equations in terms of a and b. we have:
6=4a → a=3/2 , b=-6.5
y=1.5x-6.5
