The two points are $(-0.5,0)$ and $(0,1)$. The slope is $(1-0)/(0+0.5)=2$, and the y intercept is 1. Therefore the equation is y = 2x + 1, D. Substituting x = −0.5 gives y = 0, confirming the other intercept.
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