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A line passes through the points (8,-1) and (-4,2). What is the y intercept of the line ?

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Answer:

"Y intercept is1 "

The slope is (-1 - 2)/[8 - (-4)] = -3/12 = -(1/4)

(-1/4) = (y - 2)/(x + 4) => -x - 4 = 4y - 8

-x + 4 = 4y

y = (-1/4)x + 1 so that the y-intercept is 1

Explanation:

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Answer:

"Y intercept is1 "

Explanation:

The slope is (-1 - 2)/[8 - (-4)] = -3/12 = -(1/4)

(-1/4) = (y - 2)/(x + 4) => -x - 4 = 4y - 8

-x + 4 = 4y

y = (-1/4)x + 1 so that the y-intercept is 1

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