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Write a linear function that passes through (1,5) and (2,15)

User Kayak
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Simple,

using
(y1-y2)/(x1-x2) =m (slope)

find your slope...


(5-15)/(1-2) = (-10)/(-1)=10

thus, 10=m (slope)

Now, using y=mx+b to find your equation, plug in what you know...

Use any of the 2 coordinates.. (1,5)

5= 10(1)+b

5=10+b
-10 -10

-5=b

Thus, the equation to your line is...

y=10x-5.
User Aliaksei Maniuk
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