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Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line that has a slope of 1/4 and passes through the point (0, -2)

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Explanation:

the general slope intercept formula is

y = ax + b

a is the slope of the line.

b is the y-intercept (the point, where the line crosses the y-axis, meaning the y value when x=0).

we get b by using the point coordinates in the equation and solve for b :

-2 = (1/4)×0 + b

b = -2 (as expected)

the full line equation is

y = (1/4)x - 2

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