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What is the slope-intercept equation for the line below? (0,1) (4,3)

What is the slope-intercept equation for the line below? (0,1) (4,3)-example-1

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The slope-intercept form:


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 the points (4, 3) and (0, 1) → b = 1.

Calculate the slope:


m=(1-3)/(0-4)=(-2)/(-4)=(1)/(2)

Answer:
\boxed{D.\ y=(1)/(2)x+1}

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