Question

The graph of a linear function passes through the points (2, 4) and (8, 10).

how do I find the linear equation for y?

Answer 1

`\bf \stackrel{\textit{point-slope form}}{y-{{ y_1}}={{ m}}(x-{{ x_1}})}\implies y-4=\cfrac{3}{5}[x-(-2)]\implies y-4=\cfrac{3}{5}(x+2) \\\\\\ y-4=\cfrac{3}{5}x+\cfrac{6}{5}\implies y=\cfrac{3}{5}x+\cfrac{6}{5}+4\implies y=\cfrac{3}{5}x+\cfrac{26}{5}`