The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. To find the slope, we can use the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Plugging in the coordinates (4, -1) and (6, 0) for (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) respectively, we get m = (-1 - 0) / (4 - 6) = -1 / -2 = 1/2. Since the line passes through the point (4, -1), we can substitute these values into the equation to find b: -1 = (1/2)(4) + b. Solving for b, we get b = -3. Therefore, the slope-intercept form of the equation is y = (1/2)x - 3.