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Type in the equation of the line. Give your answer in the form. y = mx + c

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Answer:

y = 3x - 2

Explanation:

y = mx + c

m = slope and c = y intercept

finding y intercept

The y intercept is the point where the line passes the y axis

Here, by looking at the graph, we can say that the y intercept is at (0,-2)

This means the y intercept (c) = -2

finding slope

Using the slope formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Where (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are from any points on the line

The points chosen may vary however I have chosen (0,-2) and (1,1)

So we have (x1,y1) = (0,-2) meaning x1 = 0 and y1 = -2 and we have (x2,y2) = (1,1) meaning that x2 = 1 and y2 = 1

We now plug these values into the formula

Slope(m) = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

==> plug in x1 = 0 , y1 = -2 , x2 = 1 and y2 = 1

Slope(m) = (1 - (-2) / (1 - 0)

==> remove parenthesis

Slope(m) = (1 + 2) / (1 - 0)

==> simplify addition and subtraction

Slope(m) = 3

Creating the equation

Now we plug in the values of m and c

Again we have y = mx + c

m = 3 and c = -2

y = 3x - 2

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