Question

What is a linear function in the form y=mx+b for the line passing through (2, -1) and (8, -13)?

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Answer 1

Answer: y=2x

Explanation: to find the slope use y2-y1/x2-x1 = -13--1/8-2
-13--1/8-2= -12/6 = -2
so y=-2x

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