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If the set of values represent points on a line, what is the value of a?

If the set of values represent points on a line, what is the value of a?-example-1
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Answer:

a = 7

Explanation:

Equation of line : y = mx + b

m = slope

Plug in coordinates:

Slope = Change in y/Change in X

Slope = 13-4/5-2 = 9/3 = 3

Plug in coordinates:

y - intercept = b

13 = 5(3) + b

13 = 15 + b

b = -2

Equation: y = 3x - 2

Input 3 for x

y = 3x - 2

y = 9 - 2

y = 7

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