Respuesta :

y = -x + 8 is the correct answer.  Trust me, I just graphed it out. ;)

gmany

The slope-point form of a line:

[tex]y-y_1=m(x-x_1)[/tex]

The formula of a slope:

[tex]m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}[/tex]

We have (5, 3) and (2, 6).

Substitute:

[tex]m=\dfrac{6-3}{2-5}=\dfrac{3}{-3}=-1[/tex]

[tex]y-3=-1(x-5)\\\\y-3=-x+5\qquad|+3\\\\y=-x+8[/tex]

Answer: y = -x + 8