Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point

(4,7) and has a slope of \frac{1}{4}

Answer 1

y = 1/4 x + 6

Explanation:

y = mx + b

Put the values of m, x, and y into the equation and solve for b.

7= 1/4(4) + b

7 = 1 + b

b = 6

y = 1/4 x + 6