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4. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the following linear relationship.

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y
1
12
2
15
3
18
4
21

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4. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the following linear relationship-example-1
User Akshay Rajput
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Answer:

equation: y = 3x + 9

Explanation:

first take two coordinates: ( 1 , 12 ) , ( 2 , 15 )

find slope:
(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

:
(15-12)/(2-1)

: 3 ...........this is our slope, m

use the formula to solve or equation: y - y1 = m( x - x1 )

y - 12 = 3 ( x - 1 )

y = 3x - 3 + 12

y = 3x + 9

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