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The equation of a line which passes through the points (0, 16) and (3, 25) can be written in the form y = mx + b. What is the sum of m and b?

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Answer: 19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Explanation:

Use the slope formula to find the slope. y2-y1/x2-x1

Substitute the points into the formula to find the slope.

25-16/3-0 = 9/3

Substitute the x and y values as well as the known slope in the formula y=mx+b

In this case, we'll choose the 2nd point (3, 25) and substitute it and solve for b.

25 = 9/3(3) + b

b = 16.

The question is asking for the sum of the slope and the y-int, so we're not quite done yet.

Add 9/3 with 16 and you'll have your answer of 19.

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