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The points (0, 0) and (1, 3) fall on a particular line. What is its equation in slope-intercept

form?

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Answer:

y = 3x

Explanation:

Slope-intercept form of an equation is a shortcut, fill-in-the-blank form you can use to write the equation of a line.

Slope-intercept eq:

y = mx + b

You fill in slope where the m is. And you fill in the y-intercept for the b.

In your problem they gave you two points. You can calculate slope with two points. Subtract the y's, 3-0, put that on top of a fraction. And subtract x's, 1-0, put that on the bottom of the fraction. The slope, m, is 3/1, which is 3.

slope:

m = 3-0 / 1-0 = 3/1 =3

The y-intercept is actually given in your problem. The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. The y-intercept is the point where the x is 0. They gave you the point (0,0) that is the y-intercept. So b = 0.

Fill the m and b in with the given numbers!

y = 3x + 0 Simplify.

y = 3x

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