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This table goes through the pairs(51,-65) and (68,-78).What is the yintercept of the line?​

User Masahiko
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Answer:

I think the y intercept is (0,-26)

Explanation:

User Juan De Parras
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Answer:

  • (0, -26)

Explanation:

Find the slope:

  • m = (-78 + 65)/(68 - 51) = -13 / 17

Use point-slope form to find the equation of the line:

  • y - (-65) = -13/17(x - 51)
  • y = -13/17x + 39 - 65
  • y = -13/17x - 26

The y-intercept is - 26

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