Find the equation of the line passing through the points (-4,-5) and (4,1)

Which of the following is the best first step in solving the equation below? 4+2㏒³x=17

The party planning committee has to determine the number of tables needed for an upcoming event. if a square table can fit 8 people and a round table can fit 6 people, the equation 150 = 8x + 6y represents the number of each type of table needed for 150 people.

What is the least common multiple for 6 and 8? what is the least common multiple for 4 and 12 ? what is the least common multiple for 11 and 12? what is the least common multiple for 3 and 6?