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Which equation in slope-intercept form, passes through the points (2, 15) and (5, 21)?

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Answer:

y = 2x + 11

Explanation:

Slope-intercept form (y=mx+b) of linear equations highlights the slope (m) and the y-intercept (b) of a line.

Slope = m = rise/run = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (15-21)/(2-5) = -6/-3 = 2

substitute 2 back into the equation.

y = mx + b

y = 2x + b

use one of the provided points to solve for b.

y = 2x + b

15 = 2(2) + b

15 = 4 + b

11 = b

y = 2x + 11

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