Question

Directions: Tables, graphs (use grid points!), and stories are provided. For each case:

1. Find the slope
2. Find the y-intercept
3. Write an equation
4. Explain how you know the slope and y-intercept are correct. Check 2 points in your equation to show it is correct.
Linear Function Representation- Equation - Slope - Intercept

x y
0 4
2 9
4 14
6 19
8 24

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Using the coordinate points in the table (0, 4) and (2, 9)

Slope m = y2-y1/x2-x1

m = 9-4/2-0

m = 5/2

slope = 5/2

Get the y-intercept

Substitute m = 5/2 and (0,4) into y = mx+c

4 = 5/2(0) + c

4 = 0+c

c = 4

y-intercept is 4

Get the equation

Recall that y = mx+c

y = 5/2x + 4

Using another 2 points (2,9) and (4, 14)

Slope = 14-9/4-2

Slope = 5/2

Since the slope is the same for the coordinates, hence the the equation is correct