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Can someone help me Write an equation for this graph?

Can someone help me Write an equation for this graph?-example-1
User Soulnafein
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Answer:

y = (2/3)x - 1

Explanation:

y = mx + b

m = (y₂ - y₁) ÷ (x₂ - x₁)

m = (1 - (-1)) ÷ (3 - 0)

m = 2 ÷ 3

m = 2/3

Insert slope and one of the points. I'm using (0, -1).

Solve for b.

-1 = (2/3)0 + b

-1 = 0 + b

-1 = b

∴ y = (2/3)x - 1

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