On graph paper, graph the line that goes through the points $(-6,3)$ and $(-3,-1)$.  2-49 HW eTool  

1. What is the slope of the line?

   Hint (a):

   Create a slope triangle to find the rise over the run.

   Answer (a):

   $y=-\frac{4}{3}x -5$

2. What is the $y$-intercept?

   Hint (b):

   On the graph, where does the line cross the $y$-axis?

3. Find the equation of the line.