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Line cd passes through points c(1,3) and d(4,-3).if the equation of the line is written in slope-intercept form, y=mc+b,what is the value of b?

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Explanation:

D)5

User Roalt
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(1,3)(4,-3)
slope = (-3-3) / (4 - 1) = -6/3 = -2

y = mx + b
slope = -2
use either of ur points....(1.3)...x = 1 and y = 3
now sub and find b, the y int
3 = -2(1) + b
3 = -2 + b
3 + 2 = b
5 = b <===

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