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Write an equation of the line that passes through the points (0,4) and (2,10).

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Answer:

y = 3x+4

Explanation:

Use the coordinates of the points to find the slope of the line passing through them.

slope = Δy/Δx = (10-4)/(2-0) = 6/2 = 3

Point-slope equation for line of slope 3 that passes through (0,4):

y-4 = 3(x-0)

Slope-intercept form of the equation:

y = 3x+4

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