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Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with y-intercept of 7 and slope of 1/4

please explain how you figured it out because I want to learn how to do it not just the answer!!

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Answer:

y=1/4x + 7

Explanation:

In the equation y=mx+b, the m is the slope of the line (rise over run) and the b is the y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis).

if the slope is negative, the equation is y= -x + b. If the y-intercept is 0, the equation is y = mx

User Denis Thomas
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Answer:

slope intercept form is y=mx+b

Explanation:

y=1/4x+7. remember the m is slope next to the x and the y is place of the b

User Gergely Lukacsy
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