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Y must equal something,So solve from Y",This is confusing..

Y must equal something,So solve from Y",This is confusing..-example-1
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The slope-intercept form of a line:


y=mx+b

m - slope

b - y-intercept → (0, b)

The formula of a slope:


m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

We have two points from the graph (-4, -1) and (0, 3) → b = 3.

Substitute:


m=(3-(-1))/(0-(-4))=(4)/(4)=1

Answer: y = 1x + 3 → y = x + 3

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