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(-4,-2) and (4,0) slope intercept form (y=mx+b)​

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Slope is change in y / change in x
m = (0 - -2)/(4 - -4) = 2/8 = 1/4
So y = 1/4 x + b
Substitute for x and y from one of the points
0 = 1/4 * 4 + b
0 = 1 + b
b = -1
y = 1/4 x - 1
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