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The points (0, 3) and (1, 6) fall on a particular line. What is its equation in slope-intercept form?

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Equation of line: y = 3x + 3

The slope intercept form has a general formula:


y=mx+b

m = slope of the line

b = y-intercept

m can be solved by doing rise/run

change in y divided by change in x


(y_2 - y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

  • can be solved with given points (0, 3) and (1, 6)


(6-3)/(1-0)=m


(3)/(1) =m


3 = m

We now have y= 3x + b

  • y-intercept occurs when x = 0
  • looking at one of the given points (0,3)
  • when x = 0, y = 3
  • b = 3

equation of the line: y = 3x + 3

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