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I just need the equation me and my husband and I are trying to figure out the equation before our daughter help please and thank you

I just need the equation me and my husband and I are trying to figure out the equation-example-1
User Ege Rubak
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Answer:

y = 8/5 x + 24

Step-by-step explanation:

To get an equatio for the best line of fit, we will have to loacte two coordinate points on the line first. Using the coordinate points (10, 40) and (35, 80)

The general equation of a line is expressed as y = mx+b

m is the slope

b is the y intercept

Get the slope m

m = y2-y1/x2-x1

m = 80-40/35-10

m = 40/25

m = 8/5

Get the y-intercept

Substitute m = 8/5 and the point (10,40) into the equation y = mx+b

40 = 8/5(10) + b

40 = 16+b

b = 40 - 16

b = 24

Get the required equation using y = mx+b

y = 8/5 x + 24

This gives the required equation

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