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A line passes through the points (1, 4)

and (2, 10). What is the equation of this
line? (in the form y= mx +b) MAKE SURE
TO SOLVE FOR B.

1 Answer

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Answer:

y=6x-2

Explanation:

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

m=(10-4)/(2-1)

m=6/1

m=6

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-4=6(x-1)

y=6x-6+4

y=6x-2

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