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A line passes through the points (4, 13) and (2, 5). What is it’s equation in slope intercept form

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Answer:

y = 4 x - 3

Explanation:

Find the equation of the line in slope-intercept form with the properties:

point: p_1 = (4, 13)

point: p_2 = (2, 5)

The slope of the line through points (x_1, y_1) and (x_2, y_2) is m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1):

m = (5 - 13)/(2 - 4) = (-8)/(-2) = 4

Substitute the slope m = 4 and point (x_1, y_1) = (4, 13) into the point-slope equation y - y_1 = m (x - x_1):

y - 13 = 4 (x - 4)

Add 13 to both sides:

y = 13 + 4 (x - 4)

Distribute: 4 (x - 4) = 4 x - 16:

Answer: y = 4 x - 3