Which equation represents the line that passes through (-8,11) and and (4, 7/2)?

A) y = -5/8x + 6
B) y = -5/8x + 16
C) y = 15/2x - 49
D) y = -15/2x + 71

Option (A)

y = - 5 / 8 x + 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Two points are

(x', y') = ( - 8, 11 )

(x'', y'') = (4, 7/2)

The equation o line passing through two points is given by

So, option (A) is correct.  

do you have a picture of the table

mrbilldoesmath!

answer: a parabola

steps:

(x-1)(x+4)   = x(x+4) - 1(x+4) = (x^2 + 4x) - (x+4)

                = x^2 +4x -x -4   = x^2 +3x -4

which is a parabola

mrb